Michael Hetherington – Spennymoor
📍 Location
Spennymoor, County Durham
🧾 Charges
- Battery
- Assault
- Controlling and Coercive Behaviour
⚖️ Sentence
- 2 years and 6 months imprisonment
- Restraining order issued
📄 Summary
Michael Hetherington, from Spennymoor, was sentenced at Durham Crown Court in November 2024 to two and a half years in prison for domestic battery, assault, and coercive control. He abandoned his wife for her sister, who later had her child removed from her care due to Michael’s abusive behaviour. He continued to abuse and assault her, eventually facing prosecution and a restraining order.
The case was recorded in court archives, but details remain limited to official documentation. Survivors and the public are urged to utilise Clare’s Law (domestic violence disclosure) and Sarah’s Law (child protection disclosure) for safeguarding.
📝 Notes
Michael Hetherington poses a documented threat to women and children. His history of coercion and violence should serve as a warning to others. If you or someone you know may be at risk, please contact the police and request information under Clare’s or Sarah’s Law.
All information sourced from court sentencing records and survivor testimony. Verified via Durham Crown Court archives.