A Coventry man has been sentenced to 40 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to stalking at Warwick Crown Court yesterday (August 25).

Christopher Todd, of Kebull Green, stalked his victim while she was living in the West Midlands area between December 2021 and May 2022 and continued to do so when she moved to Warwickshire.

The 44-year-old was arrested and charged with stalking involving serious alarm/distress and using a motor vehicle on a road/public place without third party insurance after the victim reported him to police in June.

He admitted both charges at Warwick Crown Court this week and was given a driving ban and an indefinite restraining order as well as the jail sentence.

Investigating officer, PC Chloe Barrowman said: "Stalking is a horrendous crime, which leaves people feeling scared, distressed and threatened.

"It is clear that Christopher Todd is a manipulative and controlling individual, who preyed on his victim and will now justly face the consequences of his appalling acts of abuse.

"I would like to take this opportunity to praise the victim for her courage and bravery in reporting the circumstances to police. I know this was not easy for her.

"I hope his sentencing provides her with some form of closure and goes some way to giving other victims of abuse the courage to speak out.

"Domestic abuse and all forms of violence against women will not be tolerated, it has no place in our society and remains a priority for Warwickshire Police.

"If you have been the victim of abuse or are concerned you may be a victim of stalking, we want you to know that you are not alone.

"We would encourage you to contact police by reporting it online or always calling 999 in an emergency where there is a threat to life.

"You can also seek advice from one of our partner agencies such as Refuge. Together, we can support you through those next steps."

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