JORDAN FORSTER FROM KIRKCALDY BURNS CAR AND THREATENS EX IN DUNDEE

A man from Kirkcaldy, Jordan Forster, has been found guilty and sentenced for a series of terrifying acts of domestic abuse against his former partner, acts that included arson and threatening violence. The case was heard at Dunfermline Sheriff Court, where Forster, now residing in Dundee, faced serious charges under Scottish law.

According to court records, Forster, aged 36, was convicted of two significant offences: first, of behaving in a threatening or abusive manner, which is prohibited under Section 38(1) of the Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010, with the offence being aggravated by the provisions of the Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Act 2016; second, of wilful fire-raising, a common law offence that was also aggravated due to the domestic context of the incident.

The court was told that on 26 July 2024, following the breakdown of his relationship, Forster engaged in a series of aggressive and threatening actions. He made multiple phone calls to his ex-partner while under the influence of alcohol, during which he issued warnings for her to stay inside her home. In a chilling warning, he stated that he would not give her any prior notice of what he intended to do next, heightening the sense of danger.

Just twenty minutes after these threatening calls, Forster committed an act of violence by smashing her car window with a brick. He then proceeded to set her vehicle on fire, an act that posed a serious risk to nearby residents, including children sleeping in their homes. Witnesses described the scene vividly: the victim’s neighbour saw the flames after her dog started barking loudly. The neighbour rushed to the scene, shouting that the victim’s car was on fire, and observed Forster sprinting away down the street as the flames engulfed the vehicle.

Despite being on bail at the time, Forster violated his bail conditions the night before his trial, on 1 May 2025, by calling the victim again and issuing a death threat. This breach of bail conditions underscored the ongoing danger he posed.

On 24 June 2025, Forster was sentenced to a combination of penalties designed to address his actions. He received 270 hours of unpaid community work, was ordered to pay £4,000 in compensation to the victim, and was placed under a nine-month supervision order. Additionally, a five-year Non-Harassment Order was imposed to prevent further contact or harassment.

The victim, who has chosen to share her story publicly, expressed her distress and the impact of Forster’s actions. She said, “He destroyed my car, my peace of mind, and made me fear for my life. This wasn’t just abuse — it was calculated, dangerous violence. I want others to know what he’s capable of.”

Jordan Forster’s conviction serves as a stark reminder of how domestic abuse can escalate rapidly into violence, arson, and serious threats, putting lives at grave risk. His case highlights the importance of legal measures and protective orders in safeguarding victims from further harm.