Robert Davies (Image: South Wales Police)
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A 54-year-old man who left a series of voicemails threatening to stab his victim to death has been sentenced to a year in prison.
Robert Davies, of Merthyr Tydfil, appeared at Cardiff Crown Court on May 13 where he pleaded guilty to one count of harassment – fear of violence and one count of causing criminal damage.
The voicemails
The court heard that Davies’s victim had contacted South Wales Police after being bombarded with calls from a withheld number. A total of 11 voicemails were left, some containing threats to stab the victim to death. In other messages, Davies told the victim they would need to enter witness protection to be safe from him.
The victim identified Davies as the caller. At the time of the offences, he was already subject to bail conditions prohibiting him from making contact with her.
Damage in custody
After being taken into custody in connection with the harassment, Davies went on to cause damage to his cell, leading to the criminal damage charge.
Police response
PC Cara Roberts said: “Robert Davies conducted a campaign of harassment against his victim which nobody should have to tolerate.
“The voicemails caused significant fear and distress to the victim and Davies showed no remorse for his actions.
“Any form of harassment is completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated by police. Anyone who is experiencing this sort of behaviour should report it to us right away.”
