A stalker who has "consistently" breached orders against his ex-partner has once again been hauled in front of a judge.
Benjamin Pooley was given a suspended prison sentence in 2020 for subjecting his former partner to a stalking campaign where he bombarded her with calls after the breakdown of an 11-year relationship.
The 32-year-old was later jailed for six months after being found in the woman's garden shed, despite also being subject of a five year restraining order.
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Then, after his release from that prison sentence, the woman woke up to find Pooley standing in her bedroom at 4am on July 4, 2020.
He assaulted her and made vile remarks to their son about his mum during the incident and was jailed for eight months for breaching the restraining order and common assault.
But Pooley was once again back in front of a judge at Newcastle Crown Court on Friday, for breaching the restraining order once again.
The court heard that all of Pooley's offending had been "directed" at his ex-partner after the end of their long-term relationship.
In previous incidents he would make unwanted phone calls and send the woman text messages, and would drive past her home.
The court was told Pooley, of Mount Grove, Dunston, Gateshead, once turned up at her home and chased a man from her house with a spade.
The latest breach he committed occurred on July 31, last year, when he made telephone contact with the woman, which he claimed was related to arranging child contact.
The court heard the woman has been left "very distressed" and "terrified" of Pooley.
David Callan, defending, said it was a "drunken phone call" and that he has not had any contact with the woman since July.
He said Pooley has "worked all his life" as a joiner and "cares for his children".
Mr Callan said he has sometimes not been able to "let the relationship go" and that he would "like to see his son more often".
Sentencing Pooley, Recorder Richard Wright QC, said he had made "persistent breaches" and that prison sentences have "not put you off", which he said was "extremely troubling".
Pooley was given an eight month prison sentence, suspended for 18 months and was ordered to complete 25 rehabilitation activity days.
He must also pay £450 costs and complete a Building Better Relationships programme.
