India, Feb. 17 -- A woman and her partner fear for their safety after her ex-boyfriend, who relentlessly stalked and harassed them for over two years, walked free from court with only a community order.

Jess Adams, 36, and her partner Jodie Harris, 32, have been forced to move homes after former soldier Stuart Spires, 52, waged a campaign of terror against them. Despite being convicted of two counts of stalking, as well as criminal damage and possession of cannabis, Spires avoided jail and was instead given an 18-month restraining order, community service, and a rehabilitation program, reported The Sun.

The harassment began in late 2021 after Jess ended her relationship with Spires. What started as unsettling appearances soon escalated ...