Stalker called woman 17 times in 20 minutes and made violent threats on WhatsApp

A stalker who called a woman 17 times in 20 minutes and sent WhatsApp messages threatening her with violence has been jailed.

Brenton Kay, from Bognor, was subject to a Stalking Protection Order and Restraining Order in September 2020 following repeated reports of threats, harassment and criminal damage against a woman.

The woman reported the calls and messages which happened between 6.40 and 7am on June 8 this year.

Kay was arrested and found to be in possession of a knuckleduster and a kubaton – a small baton commonly attached to a keychain.

Brenton Kay has been jailed (Image: Sussex Police)

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The 38-year-old was subsequently charged with breaching a Stalking Protection Order, breach of a Restraining Order, possession of a Class B drug and possession of an offensive weapon in a private place.

At Crawley Magistrates’ Court on Monday, June 17, Kay, of Upper Bognor Road, pleaded guilty to all counts and was jailed for 18 weeks.

Detective Inspector Kay Hutchings said: “Brenton Kay’s fixated, aggressive and intimidating behaviour has had a devastating impact on his victim for a number of years.

“Kay flagrantly disregarded the conditions of orders put in place to protect her and has now been put behind bars where he can pose no further threat.

"He will remain subject to a Stalking Protection Order to offer further protection for his victim.

“I would like to thank his victim for supporting this investigation under extremely challenging circumstances.

“If you are a victim of domestic abuse, please report it to us online or via 101. Always dial 999 in an emergency.”