A stalker who left a woman frightened to be in her own home has been sentenced.
Ahmed Ali, aged 44, was first spotted loitering outside her child’s school in Mansfield in May 2025.
The victim began to notice him parked outside three or four times a week, and near the bus stop she used to go to work.
On one occasion she saw him hiding behind a post box on a nearby street.
After he turned up outside the victim’s home address with a bunch of flowers, police were called and Ali was spoken to about this behaviour.
However, despite this intervention he continued with this campaign of harassment by sending a letter of apology in which he introduced himself as a consultant doctor at King’s Mill Hospital.
He then sent a succession of unwanted gifts and anonymous Facebook messages which left the woman feeling unsafe in her own home.
After Ali’s arrest in September, officers seized his mobile phone and found evidence of the unwanted gifts, messages and a series of internet searches about the victim.
During his initial police interview Ali gave mostly no comment answers to the questions posed.
Although he’d had no professional contact with the woman, he later said that he’d accessed her patient record.
In August this year he pleaded guilty to stalking involving serious alarm / distress.
Appearing at Nottingham Crown Court on Thursday 16 September, Ali, of Quarry Dale View, Mansfield, was given a two-year suspended jail sentence and ordered to complete 200 hours of unpaid work.
He was also handed an indefinite restraining order forbidding any further contact with the victim.
Detective Constable James Lawrence, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:
“As the victim made clear in a statement to the court, Ali’s behaviour left her and her daughter terrified.
“Even after his first interaction with the police he continued to escalate his behaviour and to cause further distress to his victim.
“With each passing day her fear of this man and his intentions towards her grew and grew until she was afraid to be in her own home.
“I am pleased for her and her family that this man has now been held to account.
“I hope this case also sends a message to other victims of stalking that if you call the police, we will take action to keep you safe.”
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The following organisations offer support to survivors of domestic abuse within Nottinghamshire.
Nottinghamshire Police is part of the Make Yourself Heard Campaign, which aims to show people how they can report an emergency when it is not safe to speak.
Dialling 55 after calling 999 takes you through to a silent call service, whereby call handlers will give you specific directions on how to report your emergency.
Support is also available via the freephone 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline number – run by Refuge – on 0808 2000 247 and online at www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
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Nottinghamshire Women’s Aid website
Nottinghamshire Women’s Aid provides an extensive range of services for women, young people and children.
Newark Women’s Aid provides safe accommodation, with associated support services, for women with or without children, who are living with or have experienced any form of physical, sexual, emotional, psychological or economic abuse. Tel: 01636 679687
The UK’s only registered charity arranging Non-Molestation Orders, Prohibited Steps Orders & Occupation Orders
Men’s Advice Line is a confidential helpline for male victims of domestic violence and abuse.
It offers emotional support, practical advice and information on a wide range of services for further help and support.
Juno’s 24-hour domestic and sexual violence helpline offers support to women, teenage girls and children who have been affected by domestic or sexual abuse.
Tel: 0808 800 0340
Email: enquiries@junowomensaid.org.uk
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Equation: Domestic abuse support for men
Equation provide a free helpline for men which is available Monday to Friday between 9.30am and 4.30pm.
A 24/7 confidential answerphone service is also available.
Call: 0115 960 5556
Email: helpline@equation.org.uk
Nottinghamshire Alliance Against Violence
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Nottinghamshire Independent Domestic Abuse Service website
NIDAS is a registered charity, formerly known as Mansfield and Ashfield Women’s Aid.
Its aim is to help people experiencing domestic abuse.
They work hard with other agencies to raise awareness of domestic abus
Karma Nirvana is a registered charity that supports victims and survivors of forced marriage and honour-based abuse.
A free to download app providing support and information to those affected by Domestic Abuse, available in 5 languages, has a unique directory of support services and links of further resources including a journal which you can record incidents.
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Broxtowe Women’s Project (BWP)
BWP are here to help women living in the Borough of Broxtowe who are experiencing domestic abuse.We provide a confidential helpline, outreach service, training courses and drop in sessions, all aimed at empowering women and to help them survive domestic abuse.
Find out more about our services below.
Call us if you need our help on 01773 719 111 or email enquiries@broxtowewp.org
The NHS Choices website lists the following helplines and support networks for people to talk to.
- Samaritans (116 123) operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you’re feeling, or if you’re worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at jo@samaritans.org.
- Childline (0800 1111) runs a helpline for children and young people in the UK. Calls are free and the number won’t show up on your phone bill.
- PAPYRUS (0800 068 41 41) is an organisation supporting teenagers and young adults who are feeling suicidal.
- Mind (0300 123 3393) is a charity based in England providing advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
- Students Against Depression is a website for students who are depressed, have a low mood or are having suicidal thoughts.
- Bullying UK is a website for both children and adults affected by bullying.
