MAN SENTENCED FOR STALKING, ASSAULT AND PERVERTING THE COURSE OF JUSTICE
At Oxford Magistrates’ Court on 29 September, Daniel New, 36 years old from Bessle’s Way, pleaded guilty to two crimes: stalking that caused her serious alarm and distress, and assault by beating.He had earlier admitted to perverting the course of justice during an appearance at Oxford Crown Court on 22 August.
His sentencing took place on 27 October at Oxford Crown Court, where he received a sentence of three years and nine months in prison.
His pattern of harassment, which spanned from October 1, 2024, to June 11, 2025, involved relentless phone calls and messages, repeatedly visiting and refusing to leave the victim’s property, and parking outside her home to monitor her activities.
On 24 May 2025, New assaulted the woman by burning her forehead with a lit cigarette, leaving a burn injury.
He was promptly arrested and charged with both stalking and assault.
A few weeks later, on 5 June 2025, he contacted the victim again and offered her £2000 to persuade her to drop the legal charges.
This act was a violation of his bail restrictions, which forbade direct contact with her.
Further charges of perverting the course of justice led to his arrest on 23 July 2025, and he remained in custody until his sentencing date.
Detective Constable Michael Hopcroft commented: “Daniel New committed a string of offences against the victim, including stalking her for months directly impacting her day-to-day life, assaulting her by burning her, and then trying to get her to drop her complaint against him by attempting to bribe her to not attend court.
“I applaud the victim for her continued support in this case and for helping us to bring New to justice after he had such a negative influence on her life for so long.
“Domestic abuse isn’t acceptable, and I hope this conviction and the custodial sentence New received shows other victims that police will listen, investigate fully and take every action possible to safeguard them against offenders.
“I also hope the lengthy sentence for perverting the course of justice indicates to other defendants that the courts do not humour intimidation of victims, nor conditions being breached.
“Should you try and influence the course of justice to suit your means, you will be suitably punished.
“I would encourage any other domestic abuse victims to come forward and report any issues to police or domestic support helplines.
“Violence against woman and girls is unacceptable, and Thames Valley Police will do everything we can to bring these offenders to justice.”
