HASSAN JAVED SENTENCED FOR STALKING AND HARASSMENT IN WINSON GREEN

Hassan Javed, a 20-year-old resident of Cuthbert Road in Winson Green, was formally sentenced to a term of 18 months in prison after being found guilty of persistent harassment and stalking. The court proceedings revealed a disturbing pattern of obsessive behavior directed towards his former girlfriend, which had severe emotional repercussions for her.

According to the court, Javed’s fixation on his ex-partner intensified after their relationship ended in the summer of the previous year. In an alarming attempt to maintain contact, he enrolled in the same college course she attended, despite the breakup. His actions during their relationship, which spanned late 2017 to 2018, were described as increasingly controlling and obsessive. Witnesses and evidence presented in court detailed how Javed repeatedly appeared at her workplace, college, and residence, often bombarding her with messages across various social media platforms. Despite her efforts to block him on her mobile phone and social media accounts, Javed demonstrated persistence by creating multiple Instagram accounts and continuing to reach out to her via phone calls.

His troubling behavior extended beyond digital harassment. The court heard that Javed followed her physically, once running after her van in an attempt to confront her. He also engaged in acts of vandalism, such as throwing pebbles at her window and smashing her mobile phone. His messages were described as abusive and filled with jealousy, further escalating her distress. The victim, overwhelmed by these relentless actions, eventually made the difficult decision to drop out of college. When she attempted to avoid him by attending a college course only once a week, Javed appeared unexpectedly in her classroom, prompting her to leave and causing further disruption. The court was informed that Javed had previously admitted to charges of stalking and criminal damage, underscoring a pattern of troubling conduct.

Judge Richard Bond, presiding over the case, delivered a stern sentence and provided a detailed account of Javed’s behavior. He described the relationship as controlling and subtle but ultimately deliberate, noting that Javed dictated what the victim wore and who she could speak to. The judge emphasized the profound impact on the victim, stating she was in a constant state of fear, often looking over her shoulder, and that her family had been compelled to intervene to protect her. The court also highlighted that Javed’s actions caused significant emotional distress, especially as he continued to contact her in breach of police conditions after being arrested and released on bail. The overall conclusion was that Javed’s conduct constituted a serious case of stalking and harassment, resulting in considerable psychological harm to the victim, and underscoring the importance of the legal system’s response to such troubling behavior.