Norwich Crown Court heard she told the 38-year-old it was over and asked him not to contact her. Norwich Crown Court (Image: Newsquest)Simon Gladwell, prosecuting, said over the next four days Kirkwood sent 1,127 WhatsApp messages to the victim who also received 72 calls from him. The woman was left "frightened" and "scared" by the calls and messages from Kirkwood. She said she was inundated with calls and messages from him as he "tried to manipulate me" and "control me again". He said Kirkwood now understands the relationship was over and wanted to get on with his life.