FOLLOWING an investigation by Thames Valley Police a man has been sentenced to three years’ and four months’ imprisonment for harassment.
Abid Khan, aged 22, of Cardigan Gardens, Reading, pleaded guilty to one count of Section 4 Harassment at a hearing at Reading Crown Court on Thursday, June 17.
He was sentenced to three years’ and four months imprisonment as well as being made the subject of a 10-year restraining order at the same court.
The conviction relates to a campaign of harassment that Khan undertook against a teenage girl which took place between July 2021 and February 2022.
He physically assaulted the victim, threatened them, sent them abusive messages, displayed threatening behaviour as well as visiting the victim’s home and workplace.
Khan was arrested on Monday, January 17, and charged the same day.
Case investigator Caithrin Roche, said: “Abid Khan perpetrated a lengthy campaign of harassment against a younger and more vulnerable female victim.
“This consisted of assaults, threats, turning up when he was not wanted and more.
“His guilty plea reflects that he now acknowledges this behaviour is wrong.
“The effects of this harassment are long lasting however I hope that the sentence and the restraining order imposed provide the victim of this case with some solace.
“If you are being harassed please do report it to us through 101 or 999 if you are in immediate danger.”
