A man who bombarded his ex-partner with threats, including claims he would “destroy” her life, has been jailed.

Richard Melfi-Wroe, 32, had been ordered not to contact the victim after he had been arrested for a string of offences against her in June last year.

But he deluged her with violent and aggressive messages and calls, vowing to “take everything” from her, starting with her dog and then her Waterbeach home.

Among the many threats to destory her life, he also said he hoped her loved ones were “ready for what happens next”, adding, “it’s on you”.

He also sent the victim’s partner abusive messages on Facebook, making references to his children and his home address, and threatened, “what will happen, will happen”, if he didn’t respond by a certain date.

Melfi-Wroe also threatened to break every bone in his face.

In another message to the victim, Melfi-Wroe bragged he had become “cold, calculated and without empathy” as he had nothing left to lose.

He acknowledged he was breaking his bail conditions but told the victim he was “looking forward” to getting arrested again.

At Cambridge Crown Court on 29 May, Mefi-Wroe, of Bolney Avenue, Brighton, was sentenced to two years and three months in prison after admitting two counts of intimidating a witness.

The judge ordered one count of stalking and one count of harassment to lie on file.

Melfi-Wroe was also handed a 20-year restraining order against the victim and her partner.

DC Emma Cooke, who investigated, said: “Melfi-Wroe’s abusive behaviour left the victim feeling overwhelmed and distressed due to his persistent, unwanted contact. It had a detrimental effect on her wellbeing, to the point where she wasn’t sure if she could support the investigation.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the victim for her courage and resilience. I hope this sentencing provides her with some sort of closure.”