KAI WILSON – DARLINGTON

2026 – Man Jailed After Repeatedly Breaching Court Orders by Harassing Former Partner

A man who repeatedly breached court orders by continuing to harass his former partner has been jailed following a series of offences that escalated despite previous warnings from the courts.

Kai Wilson, aged 25, appeared before Teesside Crown Court after admitting to breaching a restraining order that had been imposed to protect his former partner. The court heard that Wilson had already received two suspended prison sentences for offences including assault, coercive and controlling behaviour, and theft against the same woman.

Despite the court order, Wilson almost immediately resumed contact. Prosecutors said the breach occurred when he liked several photographs of his former partner on TikTok, actions which were prohibited under the terms of the restraining order. He later sent a friend request and went on to contact her new partner, attempting to provoke a confrontation and arrange a fight.

The court heard that the victim challenged Wilson about the contact before blocking him, but he then left an angry voicemail for her new partner, goading him to meet up to “sort it out”.

In a victim impact statement, the woman told the court she continues to live in fear of her ex-partner and said his ongoing behaviour has had a serious and lasting impact on her mental health, despite her efforts to move on with her life.

Wilson, of Shakespeare Road, Darlington, pleaded guilty to one count of breaching a restraining order, which in turn triggered the activation of his two previously suspended prison sentences.

Recorder Nathan Moxon said the defendant had shown a persistent disregard for court orders and for the wellbeing of the victim. He told Wilson that his continued actions had worsened the harm already caused and left the victim feeling unsafe.

Wilson was sentenced to a total of two years and two months in custody.

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Background: Earlier Conviction for Abuse and Coercive Control

The court was also reminded of Wilson’s earlier offending, which had led to the restraining order being imposed.

In a previous case, Wilson had avoided immediate custody after admitting to a prolonged pattern of abusive behaviour towards the same former partner. The court heard that over several months he repeatedly contacted her, accused her of infidelity and drug use, and monitored her movements.

One incident involved Wilson meeting the victim under the pretence of collecting his dog. While she was driving him to his mother’s address, he punched her repeatedly in the face, causing her nose to bleed and impairing her vision. The victim was forced to pull over before managing to escape and seek help at a nearby shop.

Prosecutors said Wilson’s behaviour was fuelled by paranoia linked to cocaine use. On one occasion, he searched the loft of the victim’s home, wrongly believing she was hiding someone there.

Wilson admitted charges of coercive and controlling behaviour, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and theft of a mobile phone. The judge at the time described the assault as “cowardly”, highlighting the danger of attacking someone while they are driving.

He was handed a suspended prison sentence, ordered to complete unpaid work, attend a relationship improvement programme, undergo drug rehabilitation, and comply with a long-term restraining order.

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Clare’s Law Reminder

Clare’s Law, also known as the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme, allows individuals to request information from police about a partner’s past history of domestic abuse or violent behaviour where there is a concern for safety. The scheme exists to help people make informed decisions and seek support at an early stage.