An architect has been jailed for bombarding his ex-partner with hundreds of drunken emails containing his own song lyrics.
Matthew Collins, 38, of Chatburn Road, Chorlton, breached a non-molestation order imposed at the family court four times in less than a year, Manchester Crown Court heard.
The order strictly prohibited Collins from contacting his ex-partner.
Neil Usher, prosecuting, told the court how the first time Collins breached the order in March last year he received a £300 fine.
He was then jailed for 8 weeks for a further breach in May, and again for twelve weeks following a third breach in September.
And just four weeks after he was released from that sentence, Collins was harassing his ex again, the court heard.
Mr Usher said the contact consisted of emails sent mostly sent in the evening.
Some were 'crude and distressing', he said.
"On November 21 Mr Collins sent an email stating he was going to have sex with [the victim's] friends and her sister," Mr Usher said.
"He also said he was watching her at home.
"However, overwhelming the emails were song lyrics."
The court heard Collins had previous convictions for possessing cannabis with intent to supply and driving offences.
Tom McKail, defending, said his client is a qualified architect and reached the age of 31 before he found himself before the courts.
His convictions since 2013, brought on by problems with drunk and drugs, represent a 'spectacular fall from grace', Mr McKail said.
In a victim impact statement, the victim told how she has suffered hair loss, weight problems, has had to move home, and has had to take prescription drugs as a result of Collins' offending.
In a pre-sentence report, Collins also admitted physically assaulting the victim during the 'abusive' relationship, although no criminal charges were ever brought.
Judge Anthony Cross QC said the victim should have been entitled to the 'protection' of the courts when the non-molestation order was made last year.
Addressing Collins directly, he said: "Although you are a man with qualifications there is to your character another side.
"It is not right to say you are a man of good character.
"You are a bright man but you have a history of underlying criminality.
"It seems to me that you cannot be trusted."
"It is said you are sorry - but there is something that troubles me about your case.
"Everything I've read about you demonstrates that you show little insight into your condition.
"You seek to blame others rather than look at yourself."
Judge Cross sentenced sentenced Collins to two years in prison of which he will serve half before being released on licence.
"Thanks for that," Collins responded after being sent down.
