A MAN found guilty of stalking his ex-partner was hiding in a bush outside her home, a court heard.

Kamil Wisniewski, of Palmer Street in Wrexham, appeared at Mold Magistrates Court for sentence.

The 38-year-old had previously been convicted after trial of stalking without fear or alarm between March 28 and April 13 last year.

Justin Espie, prosecuting, told the court that the victim, Olga Wisnieska, moved to Plas Madoc with her son specifically to get away from the defendant.

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But the day after she moved in, he attended her address unannounced.

He drove past her address, then stopped directly outside and stood outside the dining room window for a while, before walking to the rear of the property and leaving.

Mr Espie told the court Wisniewski must have followed the victim to her address in order to find out where she lived.

On a later date, police were called when Ms Wisnieska saw the defendant hiding in a bush outside her home, and two of her friends saw him near the address.

He was also seen passing the home once more - and attended Wrexham Police station a day or so later, where he was arrested.

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Mr Espie read a victim statement from Ms Wisnieska to the court: "I believe Kamil is very unpredictable in his behaviour.

"By continuing to attend my address, he wants me to know he is there and has control over me."

David Matthews, defending, told the court: "He feels a possibility that he's been misunderstood regarding his intentions in this case.

"Certainly, he was unhappy with the decision made by the magistrates and he fought a lengthy trial.

"But he accepts the jurisdiction of the court and understands his position is in jeopardy because of the perceived attitude.

"This was soon after the breakup of the parties and he was concerned for the welfare of his child.

"Clearly he went about it the wrong way. There has been nothing further since this brief episode.

"He cooperated with the police and there is no suggestion he threatened violence towards the complainant."

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District Judge Gwyn Jones told the defendant: "Whatever your intentions were, it is clear your behaviour has caused significant harassment.

"You still do not understand your behaviour is having a very bad effect on Ms Wisnieska."

The District Judge handed down a 26 week community order with an electronically monitored curfew.

The defendant was made the subject of a five-year restraining order and must pay £770 costs, as well as a £114 victim surcharge.