THOMAS HAINING – ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE

❌ THOMAS HAINING – ACCRINGTON, LANCASHIRE ❌

Roofer Jailed for Repeated Strangulation and Domestic Abuse

A roofer from Accrington has been jailed after carrying out two separate strangulation attacks on a partner, including incidents witnessed by children.

Thomas Haining, 34, of Deer Park in Accrington, was sentenced to 30 months’ imprisonment at Preston Crown Court after being convicted of two counts of intentional strangulation, criminal damage, and obstructing a police officer.

Series of Violent Incidents

The court heard that the first assault took place on 22 June 2022, shortly after Haining and the woman returned from a meal. During an argument, Haining became aggressive, followed her upstairs, and strangled her with both hands, demanding an apology. The attack ended only when a child entered the room.

The following day, Haining sent a photograph of the woman’s smashed work laptop, alongside the message:

“See what happens when you don’t pick up your phone.”

A second incident occurred on 26 August 2022, when Haining arrived at her home uninvited in the early hours. He verbally abused her, grabbed one of the children, and strangled her again. He also pushed her into furniture and forced her down the stairs. She managed to escape to neighbours for help and later received hospital treatment for injuries including bruising to her face, neck, and arms.

When police later attended Haining’s address, he resisted arrest and had to be restrained by four officers after PAVA spray was deployed.

He denied all charges except obstruction but was convicted at trial. His defence cited increased alcohol use during lockdown, claiming he had failed to address his behaviour, but the judge condemned the repeated violence—particularly assaults committed in front of children.

Haining received a two-and-a-half-year custodial sentence.

🔎 Clare’s Law – Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme

Under Clare’s Law, anyone who has concerns about a partner—or the partner of someone they know—can request information from police to find out whether that individual has a history of violence or domestic abuse. Police may disclose relevant information where necessary to protect someone from harm.

Anyone worried about their own safety or that of someone close to them can make a request through their local police force.