Scaffolder, 28, who said Im going to jail after threatening to kill, torch and rape his ex partner avoids prison
A man who admitted threatening to abuse, rape and kill his ex-partner has avoided a jail sentence.
A man who admitted threatening to abuse, rape and kill his ex-partner has avoided a jail sentence.
Shane Hubbard, 28, from Sittingbourne, threatened to torch and kill the mother of his two children in a series of terrifying text messages sent to another woman last year.
The 28-year-old, who works as a scaffolder, sent the disturbing messages over Facebook Messenger and has been charged with three counts of sending communication threatening death or serious harm.
Prosecutor Elisenda Mitchell said that despite the texts not being sent directly to his former partner, the woman who received them felt they were so alarming that she had to alert Hubbards ex.
At his sentencing on March 11, Maidstone Crown Court also heard how Hubbard had previously admitted stalking, criminal damage and battery of the woman.
The messages which were sent to another female included threats to break into his ex-partners house and rape her.
They read: Who is around my kids? I swear I will kill them.
I swear I am going to kill her, she has had it, I am going to jail over this, and another: When I am off this tag I will torch the lot of them.

Shane Hubbard (pictured) threatened to torch and kill the mother of his two children in a series of terrifying text messages sent to another woman last year

The 28-year-old, who works as a scaffolder, sent the disturbing messages over Facebook Messenger and has been charged with three counts of sending communication threatening death or serious harm

Hubbard was charged with three counts of sending communication threatening death or serious harm at a hearing on March 11 at Maidstone Crown Court
In her witness statement, Hubbards former partner said the messages left her scared after he wouldnt take no for an answer.
She said: I had no option but to bow to his demands in case he hurt me or my family.
Hubbard, who had nine previous convictions for 17 offences, had a separate trial listed for March 16, 2026.
In January he changed his plea to guilty on all counts of sending communication threatening death or serious harm, which included the threat to break in, beat and rape the mother of his two children.
Judge Philip Statman said: Its difficult to consider what graver threat could be made to a young woman or any woman.
Hubbards representative Sam Glanville said while the messages were deeply abhorrent, the recipient of the texts had not been his ex-partner meaning he was not in breach of his previously set bail conditions.
Mr Glanville also sought the help of a psychological report, saying Hubbard suffering with ADHD affected his ability to make the right judgements.
He has a new partner and his life is focused solely on work and going home. Now he lives in Cambridgeshire and wants to express his remorse.

Hubbard changed his plea to guilty on all counts of sending communication threatening death or serious harm, which included the threat to break in, beat and rape the mother of his two children

The 28-year-old also had nine previous convictions for 17 offences and had a separate trial listed for March 16, 2026

At his sentencing, the court also heard how Hubbard had previously admitted stalking, criminal damage and battery of the woman
He works in scaffolding six days a week. Sundays he does community service.
When the judge asked how many of community service Hubbard had completed from his previous court punishment, Mr Glanville said his client had completed only 20 out of 200.
Judge Statman said it was not exactly inspiring to know he had done just ten per cent of the work given by the magistrates court.
Sentencing Hubbard, the judge said: You have pled guilty to three counts of sending a communication threatening death or serious harm.
These threats being made over a period between May 16 and May 18, 2024. The effect of what you threatened to do would, in my judgement, undoubtedly be passed on to your ex-partner.
Acknowledging Hubbard suffered with mental health problems and had a diagnosis of ADHD, the judge said this would be taken into account before offering an exceptional course which saw the 28-year-old avoid jail.
He said: I am completely satisfied that the appropriate sentence is 20 months in prison. I reduce that to 16 months to reflect your plea.
I am going to take an exceptional course. I am going to suspend the sentence for two years.
Hubbard was ordered to perform 40 hours of rehabilitation requirements and 80 hours of unpaid work.
The judge explained if Hubbard offended in any way in the next two years he should bring his toothbrush as he would be going to prison.
A five-year restraining order is also in place between Hubbard and his ex-partner.