IAIN WARD – NORTH TYNESIDe

❌IAIN WARD – NORTH TYNESIDE❌

Persistent, dangerous behaviour. Repeated breaches. A clear pattern of intimidation and obsession.

Iain Ward, 44, has now been jailed after showing time and time again that he cannot leave his ex-partner alone. Despite warnings, court orders, and chances to change, he continued to pursue and harass her, leaving her feeling constantly watched, trapped, and unable to move on with her life.

Earlier in the year, Ward was already under a five-year restraining order and a suspended sentence after turning up at his ex’s home armed with a Samurai sword, demanding to confront her new partner. He had also previously been cautioned by police for harassment and malicious messages — clear signs of a long-term pattern of controlling behaviour.

Even after those serious incidents, he carried on.

In August he breached the restraining order by phoning her, and the court still gave him another chance.
But by October, the situation escalated again. Ward bombarded her with calls from withheld numbers, and she immediately recognised his voice. The constant contact left her overwhelmed and exhausted — she told officers she was “sick to death” of his ongoing behaviour and just wanted to live without fear.

Knowing the police were investigating, Ward eventually phoned 101 and reported himself — yet still tried to blame his ex by claiming she sometimes contacted him first, a common tactic used by repeat offenders to deflect responsibility.

He pleaded guilty to:
• Multiple breaches of the restraining order
• Breaching his suspended sentence

Newcastle Crown Court finally jailed him for 16 months, with the judge making it clear that Ward is a high risk to his former partner and that he had already been given “numerous chances” to stop. This time, only immediate custody was justified.

This case highlights exactly why restraining orders exist — and why some offenders simply will not stop unless the courts intervene.

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🔎 CLARE’S LAW – IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

If you are worried about someone’s behaviour — jealousy, control, obsession, stalking, sudden anger, repeated contact, or aggression — you have the right to make a Clare’s Law request through the police.

They can legally tell you if a person has:
• A history of domestic abuse
• Restraining orders
• Violent behaviour
• Previous partners who needed protection

It is confidential, quick, and exists to keep people safe from exactly this kind of pattern.

Trust your instincts. Protect your safety. Use Clare’s Law.