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Man couldn't accept his relationship was over - so left his ex living in fear for months

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A ‘brave’ survivor of stalking has told her former partner that she and her family have suffered due to his ‘frightening’ campaign to rekindle their relationship.

Today, Benjamin Dunn, 32, was sentenced to prison in an emotional court hearing. Appearing via video link from Forest Bank Prison at Minshull Street Crown Court, Dunn heard directly from his victim the terrible toll his actions took on her and her children.

Jessica Carson, who has given the Manchester Evening News special permission to name her, read her personal impact statement before a court this Wednesday (July 27), as Dunn was sentenced by her Honour Judge Angela Nield.

Prior to her statement, prosecutor Betsy Hindle had revealed the scale of Dunn’s intimidation on Ms Carson and her family. Following the breakdown of their 12-month-long relationship in November 2021, Dunn began to ‘bombard’ her with phone calls and messages on social media, Ms Hindle told the court. READ MORE:"I cried myself to sleep": Street plagued by flies and RATS is turning neighbourhood into 'living hell' Those messages included threats of suicide, causing Ms Carson distress.

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