A man altered his voice to resemble ‘Mickey Mouse’ as he persistently contacted his former partner despite a restraining order, declaring he would not desist until she returned to him, a court disclosed.
Philip Solomon, 35, struggled to cope with relationship breakups, as detailed in Swansea Crown Court, following the termination of his partnership in December 2024, leading to a non-molestation order against him. Prosecutor Emily Bennett revealed that shortly after the order was imposed, Solomon breached it by calling his ex-partner and driving past her at Broad Haven beach, Pembrokeshire, blowing kisses at her.
Subsequently convicted of stalking and violating the non-molestation order, Solomon was granted a community order and restraining order in June of this year. The court learned that shortly after his magistrate sentencing, Solomon resumed communication with his ex via fake identities on Snapchat, texts, and repeated calls from undisclosed numbers.
The prosecutor mentioned that during numerous calls, Solomon adopted a “Mickey Mouse” voice, although his ex could recognize him. In a message, Solomon expressed his desire to reconcile, asserting he would persist until achieving his goal. Furthermore, he obtained his ex-partner’s sister’s email address and initiated contact with her.
Upon reporting the communications to the authorities, Solomon was apprehended on August 8 and remained silent during his interview at Haverfordwest police station, according to WalesOnline.
In a statement read by the prosecution, Solomon’s former partner outlined the distress caused by his actions, expressing feelings of lost safety, trust issues, and a sense of being constantly monitored and controlled.
The ex-partner conveyed how Solomon’s behavior stripped away her freedom, peace of mind, and instilled fear, creating a cycle of anxiety. Solomon, residing in Rosemarket, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, previously admitted guilt to stalking and breaching orders during his court appearance.
Solomon’s defense attorney, Dan Griffiths, attributed his client’s wrongdoing to an inability to accept the relationship’s end and suggested exploring potential underlying issues contributing to his behavior. Griffiths mentioned Solomon’s awareness of the need for personal growth to foster successful future relationships.
Judge Catherine Richards, considering the case circumstances and Solomon’s history of offenses, deemed rehabilitation unlikely at present. With a one-third deduction for pleading guilty, Solomon received a 20-month prison sentence, eligible for release on license after serving half the term.