A MAN who shared an intimate photo of a woman online after they had met in Holyhead earlier that night has been jailed.

Ian Paul Atkinson, 52, of Clwyd Terrance, New Brighton, was sentenced to 26 weeks’ imprisonment at Caernarfon Magistrates’ Court on August 12.

He pleaded guilty to stalking, sharing intimate photos without consent, and threatening to share intimate photos.

Atkinson had agreed to meet his victim in a pub in Holyhead, but threatened to share intimate photos of her if she didn’t continue to buy him drinks.

The woman left, but could hear Atkinson shouting her name.

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He called her again that night, but despite begging him to leave her alone, the next day, she woke up to more than 30 missed calls and several abusive voicemails from Atkinson, including one threatening to burn her house down.

That night, he also sent an intimate photo of the victim via social media messages.

He also received a restraining order, lasting for five years.

Sergeant Dylan Thomas, of North Wales Police, said: “I commend the victim for her bravery in coming forward following Atkinson’s obsessive and fixated behaviour.

“Stalking is a serious crime that can escalate quickly and put victims’ lives in real danger.

“We take reports of stalking extremely seriously and will support you throughout any investigation.

“If you are experiencing stalking, do not suffer alone - please report it.”

If you are a victim of stalking, contact police online or by calling 101, or alternatively via a support agency.