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Neighbor from hell smashes Ring doorbell camera with hammer as family living in fear

Stephen Groves is the subject of a restraining order but has continued to terrorise his disabled neighbour Stephen Persaud, and has appeared in court again for smashing up his doorbell.

He was handed a two-year restraining order and told he would have to wear an electronic tag over four weeks ago. He launched another threatening attack last week - forcing his disabled neighbour's niece Victoria Riscinskis, 39, to ring the cops in the early hours of last Wednesday morning.

She said she's terrified of what Groves might do next. Police searched Groves' home and didn't find anything, but he admitted to causing criminal damage while in custody.

Chairman of the bench David Johnson ordered Groves to pay £500 compensation. A fine of £120 was waived because Groves had spent a night in custody.

Just weeks ago, he was found guilty of launching a campaign of harassment against his vulnerable neighbour and three carers who had to look after 61-year-old Mr Persaud. On February 28, he was sentenced to three counts of harassment without violence.

He was handed a 12 month community order, 20 days of rehabilitation and a 12-week curfew from 8pm to 6am where he would be electronically monitored.