A domestic abuse survivor has encouraged others to report to police and get the justice they deserve, on the day her perpetrator was jailed.
Adam Woodhouse, 35, of Edrick Walk, Edgware appeared at Harrow Crown Court on Friday, 4 April where he was jailed for five years, after previously being convicted of multiple offences including cyber-flashing, arson with intent and stalking.
Woodhouse subjected his ex-partner to a year-long campaign of abuse, including hundreds of threatening messages, property damage, and stalking.
He broke into her home in July 2024, stole keys and her car, and in September, set fire to a moped outside her home.
He later mocked her over the phone and sent unsolicited, threatening sexual images. After his arrest in Lincolnshire on 30 September, he acted aggressively towards police and caused damage in custody.
He appeared at Harrow Crown Court on Friday, 4 April where he was sentenced to five years in prison. He was also issued with a lifetime restraining order against the victim after being described as a “dangerous offender” by the judge.
Following the sentencing, the victim said: “What Adam has put my children and I through has ruined our lives completely, and I would never want any other woman to go through this.
“I would say to any other women who are experiencing domestic abuse to be brave, come forward and get support from the police to get the justice you deserve.
“I have felt very supported by DC Olivia Fox and from working closely together we have managed to get justice today.”
Detective Constable Olivia Fox from the North West Public Protection Unit said:
“Woodhouse demonstrated that he was an abusive domestic perpetrator, repeatedly targeting this young woman to the point this abuse took over her life.
“Woodhouse made it his mission to make this woman’s life hell and treated her like she was a possession that he owned. He would then ‘love-bomb’ her and attempt to persuade her that she needed him.
“She was so terrified of Woodhouse that she initially withdrew supporting the investigation out of fear.
“It takes an brave person to pick up with an emotionally draining investigation again and I commend her tenacity and strength. I hope that today’s sentence allows her to move forward with her life.”
“Victims of domestic abuse can often feel lonely and isolated and I understand that many have perceptions that the police won’t be able to help.
“We are better trained than ever to investigate reports of domestic abuse and will continue to work with our partner agencies to ensure that all victims of domestic abuse get justice.”
Edward Wilkins is a reporter for Harrow Online specialising in breaking news, live incidents and crime reporting across Harrow. His coverage includes emergency service incidents, court cases, road traffic collisions and major developing stories.
