Fantasist stalker tried to woo woman by pretending to be an Iraq war hero and even joining real veterans on parade

A REAL-LIFE Walter Mitty who became obsessed with a mum-of-three after trying to woo her by claiming to be a war hero has dodged jail for stalking her.

Fantasist Christopher Guy, 30, met clueless June Parker on a dating website and boasted of several tours of duty as a sergeant in Iraq and Afghanistan.

June fell for the alleged army hero after being regaled with tales of desert gun battles, fallen comrades and daring rescues under fire.

But when she tried to cool their relationship Guy embarked on a terrifying campaign of harassment, texting her constantly and even taking to Facebook to claim they were engaged.

He even faked a pregnancy test to trick his unassuming mum into thinking June was having his baby and began turning up outside her home.

June, 39, thought her horror ordeal was finally over when Guy was convicted of harassment and given a two-year restraining order.

But the order has done nothing to stop his bizarre behaviour, with the delusional ex still texting her about their upcoming "wedding".

Terrified June now lives in fear and was forced to move house with her two young kids to escape the weirdo.

She said: "I cannot believe he's not been jailed. They talk as if it's over, as if his behaviour was just a phase, but it is still going on.

"I don't feel I have help from the police. I do not think there is any point in telling the police. They don't do anything.

"He sent me the last text message about five minutes ago. He still sends me so many messages a day.

"He tells me he's seen me and noticed what cars are at my home, so he's obviously watching me."

June explained she received a wedding ring in the post from her ex just two weeks ago, explaining: "He really thinks we are getting married."

She added: "It is so so scary. I daren't go out."

Leeds Magistrates Court heard June met windscreen technician Guy on a dating website after her marriage broke down in November 2015.

The relationship moved quickly but June was not ready to introduce him to her young kids who still live with her, Kieron, 13 and Leonie, six.

Sarah Marsh, prosecuting, told the court: "His behaviour changed and he started bombarding her with phone calls and messages, she found it too intense and she told him to keep his distance.

"He lied about his time in the army and when she confronted him he became erratic and took the complaint's medication - threatening to kill himself. She then felt sorry for him and took him back.

"But it all came to a head when he told his mum she was pregnant. She told him it was over and then he posted on Facebook they were engaged. Other people were commenting on it."

After June moved home at the beginning of February the situation took a sinister turn when Guy accosted her and her ex-husband in the gym.

A previous court hearing heard Guy attempted to get in the sauna with June after spotting the pair together by "coincidence";.

It resulted in Guy shouting "Baby I love you, baby" across the gym and June was forced to flee the building.

Guy also lied about having a brain tumour and began turning up at June's door by April trying to gain access to her home.

Michael Walsh, mitigating, said: "Mr Guy is someone who didn't appreciate or get the message given by the complainant.

"His actions were so persistent that it became criminal. He needs to learn from his mistake.

"His pre-sentence report refers to deficits in his thinking. That he has thinking and attitude distortions."

Guy, of Armley, Leeds, West Yorks., was given a two-year restraining order at a sentencing hearing on Tuesday.

He was also handed a community order of 60 Rehabilitation Activity days, 150 hours unpaid work, and a fine of £145.

Sentencing, magistrate Mrs Hilary Britton said: "If you do not listen to what this court tells you you could face five years in jail."

Speaking after the hearing, June told how Guy wowed her and her family with tales of heroic deeds on the field of battle.