Prison for Outwell stalker John Cassidy, who pressured his former partner to drop legal action

A stalker who tried to pressure his former partner into dropping legal action against him has been jailed.

John Cassidy, 69, of Oak Drive in Outwell, contacted the victim via a dating app on March 4 and asked her to “stop this stupid legal bullshit”, offering to meet to discuss the matter. ‘affair.

Cassidy first began stalking the victim in May 2023 after they split up and showed up at her home in Huntingdon, while he also sent letters and called family members.

He was arrested for this in November last year and was charged, remanded in custody and released on bail in December – but he continued to contact the victim by email and then sent her letters and gifts .

Cassidy was arrested in January and charged, remanded in custody and released on bail again – but the victim received a Valentine’s Day card on February 13 and a bouquet of red roses.

He then tried to pressure her into dropping the lawsuit and was arrested again.

On Friday, October 11, at Peterborough Crown Court, Cassidy was jailed for ten months, after pleading guilty to stalking, harassment and witness intimidation.

DC Lauren Skinner said: “This was a terrifying ordeal for the victim which had a real impact on her, so this sentence not only means justice has been served but also hopefully allows her to move on with her life . »