Dumped Dad-Of-Two Dodges Jail For Stalking And Assaulting Ex

Fernando & Angelica

A father-of-two, struggling to accept the end of a thirty-year relationship, received a suspended prison sentence today for stalking his ex at her Harvey Nichols workplace.

Fernando Carmona, 49, a Westgate area manager, turned up at the exclusive Knightsbridge department store in an “aggressive” manner, demanding to see her.

He is now banned from the store after receiving a restraining order.

Colombian-born Carmona, of Quinton House, Wyvil Road, Vauxhall   also made threatening calls, vowing to kill his ex’s new boyfriend.

He pleaded guilty at Westminster Magistrates Court to stalking Angelica Montealegre between January 12 and 15.

He was also convicted of assaulting her at the apartment they once shared at Pollard House, Northdown Street, Islington on January 13 by throwing a telephone at her.

Carmona was sentenced to eight weeks imprisonment, suspended for twelve months and must participate in up to thirty days Probation Service rehabilitation.

Carmona: Leaving Court

He was also made subject to an indefinite restraining order, which prohibits contact with Angelica, visiting the former family home and her workplace.

Carmona was also ordered to pay £200 costs and pay a £115 victim surcharge. 

Prosecutor Mr. Edward Cohen told the court, where Carmona initially appeared in custody: “This is a domestic incident involving a couple whose thirty-year relationship is coming to and end.

“The defendant is not able to move on from that and there are issues that are getting worse by the day.

“He has pleaded guilty to sending abusive voicemails to the victim. They were of a threatening nature, saying that he would kill her new partner.

“This new parter has been a real turning point.

“He turned up at Harvey Nichols demanding to speak to her in an aggressive way.

“He threw a telephone at the complainant after she disclosed she had a new partner.”

Carmona always denied throwing the phone, but was convicted after a trial.

He was described as “very emotional” when questioned by police. “He was not in a calm manner and was in an agitated state,” explained Mr. Cohen.