A stalker named Luke Osman, aged 31, who repeatedly harassed a woman for seven months, has avoided jail for the second time.
The court heard that Osman made numerous phone calls and showed up unannounced at the woman's house.
The incidents occurred from April 1, 2024, to November 4, 2024, while Osman was serving a suspended sentence handed down by Southampton Crown Court the previous year.
Judge Brian Forster KC commented that the previous judge had given Osman a chance to improve his life but noted that he failed to attend probation appointments required as part of his suspended sentence.
Defense representative Casey Chard stated that Osman has been making efforts to contact mental health support services, trying to demonstrate his progress.
Osman admitted to stalking, and the court imposed a four-month prison sentence suspended for 18 months, with additional requirements including up to 25 rehabilitation days and a £100 fine for breaching his suspended sentence, plus a £154 surcharge.
The judge emphasized the importance of adhering to court orders, highlighting the courts' serious stance on domestic abuse and stalking, to protect victims.
The article quotes Judge Forster warning Osman that he cannot continue his current lifestyle and reminding him of the previous opportunity given by another judge.
Osman was ordered to comply with court conditions to avoid reoffending.
Court Outcome
Conviction and Sentencing Details
Sentenced
Detected legal outcome
nounced at the woman's house. The incidents occurred from April 1, 2024, to November 4, 2024, while Osman was serving a suspended sentence handed down by Southampton Crown Court the previous year. Judge Brian Forster KC commented that th...
Suspended sentence
The incidents occurred from April 1, 2024, to November 4, 2024, while Osman was serving a suspended sentence handed down by Southampton Crown Court the previous year
Suspended sentence
life
Judge Brian Forster KC commented that the previous judge had given Osman a chance to improve his life but noted that he failed to attend probation appointments required as part of his suspended sentence
Suspended sentence
18 months
Osman admitted to stalking, and the court imposed a four-month prison sentence suspended for 18 months, with additional requirements including up to 25 rehabilitation days and a 100 fine for breaching his suspended sentence, plus a 154 surcharge
Community order
18 months
Osman admitted to stalking, and the court imposed a four-month prison sentence suspended for 18 months, with additional requirements including up to 25 rehabilitation days and a 100 fine for breaching his suspended sentence, plus a 154 surcharge
