A local man has been jailed and imposed with a 10-year restraining order for harassing and breaking into the home of a woman in Warminster.
Kane Thomas, 36, of Corner Ground, Warminster, appeared at Winchester Crown Court on Monday 28th July after pleading guilty to burglary and harassment against the victim, a woman in her 30s. He was jailed for two years.
On 15th April this year, following gradually escalating behaviour, Thomas turned up at the victim’s address in Warminster and tried to force entry by repeatedly kicking the front door and back gate.
Four days later, at around 5am on 19th April, Thomas broke into the victim’s home through a small window while she was asleep and then smashed a TV, broke glasses in the kitchen and pulled doors off their hinges.
He has then threatened the victim, leaving her in fear for her safety.
Thomas was reported to police and following proactive enquiries, was arrested that evening. He was charged and remanded into custody.
Local Crime Investigator Sophie Vowles said, “Thomas is a dangerous individual who subjected the victim to an escalating level of violence and harassment.
“I would like to commend and thank the victim for her bravery and her co-operation throughout the process. She has shown immense bravery and her statements and support for the investigation has led to Thomas being put behind bars.
“I hope this will provide her with a degree of closure, reassurance and will allow her to move on with her life.
“Violence against women and girls is a priority for the Force and there is a significant amount of work going on across Wiltshire to tackle it in all its forms. No one should suffer abuse.”
If you think you have been the victim of domestic abuse, there is help and support available. You can find more information on how to report on the Wiltshire Police website where there is also more information about local support agencies which include: Swindon Paragon Integrated Domestic Abuse Services, Swindon Domestic Abuse Support Service and FearFree in Wiltshire.
