A CONVICTED stalker who terrorised Pete Wicks' former girlfriend for five months has been jailed.
Riah Read, 31, who dated Wicks in 2017, was plagued with phone calls and harassed by a jealous ex-partner using fake social media profiles.
The British glamour model's ex-boyfriend, Mohamed Saif, 29, "refused" to leave their shared home after they broke up.
Saif, who has three previous convictions for stalking women, harassed Riah "non-stop" between January and May this year.
Isleworth Crown Court heard Riah was left feeling "traumatised" after Saif used numerous phone numbers to call and message her.
He also contacted her mother on Whatsapp to question whether their relationship was over, before repeatedly phoning her workplace.
Prosecutor Steven Molloy told the court the stalking began because Saif "could not accept" the split.
Mr Molloy said: "Mr Saif did not accept that the relationship had ended.
"Immediately after the breakup he refused to leave the property he shared with Miss Read. That is when the stalking began.
"Mr Saif would call and message on a regular basis, and also contacted her mother asking her if the relationship was really over.
"Saif even phoned up her workplace on multiple occasions.
"There are three messages on Snapchat asking Miss Read who she was dating. He told Riah that her dates weren't working.
"He told her it was time to get back with him, saying: 'I always get what I want, and I am going to get you back'."
The court heard he also threatened those close to Riah during his harassment campaign.
Mr Molloy added: "There were similar messages sent using three different phone numbers, and he started to call Miss Read his wife.
"Another message was sent in which said he booked a restaurant for dinner.
"He created a social media account under the name of 'Katie Taylor', and booked on appointment on May 29 with Miss Read's hairdresser.
"He also threatened Miss Read's mother's partner, saying: 'If you come to London you will see what I can do'.
"Miss Read repeatedly told Saif to leave her alone."
Wearing a grey Nike tracksuit, Saif appeared in court via prison video-link after earlier admitting one count of stalking.
In her impact statement, Riah said her mum "watches out the window" when she gets home to make sure she is safe.
She said: 'I feel completely traumatised by him. His contact has been non-stop since I broke up with him.
"I used to live a peaceful life but now my life is no longer peaceful. I have had to stop posting on social media.
"I have changed my phone number and changed my routines to protect myself.
"He has persistently contacted me at work and at home. It is scary.
"The only reason why he hasn't contacted me at home is because of my concierge.
"My mum has had to watch me out the window when I get home to make sure no one is following me."
Defending, Sadaf Etemadi said that Saif accepted he was "the problem" in relationships.
Mr Etemadi continued: "Mr Said describes himself as a pest and nuisance to himself and his ex-partners.
"He said he has an issue letting go and his behaviour is immature for someone of his age.
"He told me he needs extensive therapy, and has decided he will not embark on any future relationships until he gets therapy."
The judge Ms Recorder Nicola Shannon KC referred to Saif's communication as "relentless" once the relationship was over.
Judge Shannon said: "You did not accept the end of your relationship and convinced yourself she should continue with you.
"You embarked on a relentless stream of messages to her. You would call her. You would message her.
"I have seen a number of messages on social media, some of which were threatening in nature.
"At every stage of your messaging, you treated her as if she was yours to possess. That was threatening to her. She was scared by it.
"It is evident to me that you not only considered this was your right but that you would succeed in getting back with her.
"You invaded every part of her personal, online and work life."
Saif, of Wallington, south London, was jailed for 12 months and ordered to pay a £187 victim surcharge.
It comes as Riah's ex, Pete Wicks, was spotted cosying up to Olivia Attwood again on Loose Women yesterday.
The pair had their arms around each other as they appeared on TV together for the first time since the Ibiza snaps emerged.
The Sun revealed how Olivia, 34, was left in the doghouse with footballer husband Bradley Dack, 31, when the pics came out.
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