A man who refused to accept that a woman no longer wanted a relationship with him has been jailed after a relentless stalking campaign that left her seriously distressed.
Jamie Keegan, 38, of Vars Road, Hampton Hargate, Peterborough, was sentenced to two years and two months in prison after admitting stalking involving serious alarm or distress.
The court heard Keegan refused to accept that his month-long relationship with the victim was over in December 2024.
He became angry, verbally abused her and bombarded her with messages, including threats to take his own life.
Throughout the following year, the victim tried to be supportive, but Keegan continued pursuing a romantic relationship. He became angry when she made it clear she wanted to be nothing more than friends.
When she tried to end contact altogether, he threatened to harm himself.
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Fake accounts used to get around block
The victim blocked Keegan on social media in an attempt to stop the unwanted contact, but he created fake accounts so he could continue messaging her.
In December 2025, the victim told him to leave her alone. Instead, Keegan relentlessly sent messages and voice notes, some of which were abusive.
Jamie Keegan, 38, of Vars Road, Hampton Hargate, Peterborough, was jailed for two years and two months after admitting stalking involving serious alarm or distress. (Custody photo courtesy of Cambridgeshire Police.)
He also sent her pictures of himself after he had self-harmed and again threatened to take his own life.
His behaviour escalated further when he worked out where the victim lived and sent her a picture of himself holding rope nearby.
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Keegan also began contacting the victim’s family, friends and workplace.
The impact on the victim was so serious that her colleagues began walking her back to her car after work.
Stalker claimed he wanted accountability
During a police interview, Keegan admitted sending a “high volume of messages”, claiming he wanted to get “some accountability” from the victim.
On Thursday, October 15, at Cambridge Crown Court, he was jailed for two years and two months after admitting stalking involving serious alarm or distress.
DC Ryan Burke said: “Keegan simply refused to accept that the victim did not want a relationship with him.
“She repeatedly made her wishes clear and tried to cut contact, but he continued to pursue her, creating fake accounts and contacting her friends, family and workplace.
“His relentless behaviour caused her serious distress and affected her day-to-day life, including leaving her reliant on colleagues to walk her to her car after work.
“This case is a reminder that if someone tells you they do not want contact, you must respect that. Repeated unwanted contact is not romantic or persistent affection, it can amount to stalking.”