Asad Hussain Jailed for Faking Ex-Partner's Tinder Profile, Doorbell Camera Proves Stalking

Asad Hussain, 36, has been sentenced to eight months in prison for stalking his former partner following the breakdown of their relationship. The campaign of harassment included creating a fraudulent Tinder profile in the victim's name, disseminating her home address, and leaving a series of abusive messages at her residence.

The court heard that Hussain's actions escalated after the victim ended their relationship, leading him to fabricate the dating app profile. He then posted her address publicly, causing her significant distress and concern for her safety. Further harassment involved Hussain repeatedly visiting her home to leave derogatory notes.

A critical piece of evidence in the prosecution's case was footage from the victim's doorbell camera, which captured Hussain in the act of leaving the abusive messages. This irrefutable proof directly linked him to the harassment and undermined any potential defence.

Upon his release, Hussain will be subject to a five-year restraining order, prohibiting him from contacting the victim directly or indirectly, and from entering a specified street. The case highlights the persistent and invasive nature of digital and physical harassment, and the role of domestic surveillance technology in securing convictions for such offences.