DAVE MAHER – WARRINGTON

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Man Given Suspended Prison Sentence for Three Assault Offences

A man has been sentenced after admitting three counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, offences which are contrary to section 47 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861.

The defendant entered guilty pleas to all three charges prior to trial, avoiding the need for the case to proceed to a full court hearing.

At sentencing, the court imposed a custodial sentence of 10 months’ imprisonment. However, this term was suspended for a period of two years, meaning the defendant will not serve the prison sentence unless he commits further offences or breaches the terms of the court order during that time.

In addition to the suspended prison sentence, the court ordered the defendant to complete the “Building Better Relationships” programme. This intervention is designed to address harmful behaviour, improve emotional regulation, and reduce the risk of future offending.

The defendant was also sentenced to carry out 250 hours of unpaid work as part of a community order. This work must be completed within a set timeframe and is intended both as punishment and rehabilitation.

Further restrictions were imposed through a curfew requirement. The defendant must remain at his home address between the hours of 7:00pm and 6:00am for a total period of 90 days. Compliance with the curfew will be enforced through electronic monitoring.

The court made clear that any breach of the suspended sentence conditions, curfew, unpaid work, or programme requirements could result in the activation of the 10-month prison term.

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Clare’s Law – Know Your Rights

Members of the public are reminded that they can request information about a partner’s history of domestic abuse under the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme, commonly known as Clare’s Law.

Clare’s Law allows individuals to ask the police whether a current or former partner has a record of violent or abusive behaviour. In certain circumstances, the police can also proactively disclose information if they believe someone may be at risk.

Requests can be made to any police force in England and Wales, either online or in person at a police station.