A stalker who targeted former Hollyoaks actress Steph Davis was criticised for prolonging her ordeal after he avoided coming to court.
Alex Boston was finally jailed on Friday after a campaign which saw him go to Ms Davis’ house during the night and leave notes professing his love for her.
Yet Boston, from Moreton, was criticised by the CPS for prolonging Ms Davis’ anxiety around the case after he failed to turn up for earlier hearings.