Violent Ollerton stalker jailed after subjecting former partner to catalogue of abuse

Josh Pike began his attacks on the woman the day he was released from a previous prison sentence on 25 June 2026.

That day he met the woman and got drunk before verbally abusing her.

They then travelled to Leicester where he slapped her to the face multiple times following an argument.

He drunkenly assaulted her again two days later when he punched her to the face after the pair had boarded a bus in Doncaster.

The following month the abuse continued when Pike punched the victim, grabbed her by the hair and slapped her so hard that her earring broke.

Pike also sent the woman photos of cuts to his arms after he self-harmed and sent her messages threatening to burn her house down.

Police Constable Natasha Crewe, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "Pike subjected the victim to an appalling catalogue of domestic abuse so I'm pleased he's back behind bars.

"Our victim was courageous in saying enough is enough and reporting Pike for what he had done.

"Domestic violence can have a devastating and lasting impact on victims, and it is vital that anyone experiencing abuse feels supported, listened to and confident to come forward.

"Ensuring perpetrators like Pike are held accountable and that those responsible for such offences face the consequences of their actions brings justice to those affected.

"No one should ever have to live in fear within their own home, and we want victims to know they are not alone and that help is available from our specially trained officers."

Pike, aged 26, of Turner Lane, Boughton, near Ollerton, pleaded guilty to engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, stalking, criminal damage, five counts of assault and possession of a Class B drug.

At Nottingham Crown Court on Friday (6 November) he was jailed for a total of three years.

Pike was also made the subject of an indefinite restraining order forbidding him to contact the victim.