OTIS ABRAHAM GORDON – DARLINGTON / COUNTY DURHAM

❌ OTIS ABRAHAM GORDON – DARLINGTON / COUNTY DURHAM ❌

History of Domestic Abuse, Harassment & Multiple DVPOs – Known Under Clare’s Law for Repeated Violence

A Darlington man with a long and documented history of domestic abuse, harassment, and repeated breaches of protective orders continues to be the subject of public concern, with multiple incidents recorded both in past court cases and in recent Clare’s Law disclosures.

Otis Abraham Gordon has previously received Domestic Violence Protection Orders (DVPOs), faced multiple police callouts, and is currently on bail for further allegations relating to domestic abuse and harassment.

2017 Court Case: Violent Domestic Assault

One of Gordon’s earlier convictions, heard at Durham Crown Court in 2017, detailed a serious and prolonged attack on a former partner.

The court was told that Gordon, then 27, returned home in the early hours after heavy drinking and demanded access to his partner’s phone. After accusing her of infidelity, he launched into a violent assault.

Prosecutors described how Gordon:
• Punched the woman repeatedly in the face
• Gripped her by the throat, causing significant difficulty breathing
• Whipped her with a belt, leaving marks and stinging injuries

At one point, the victim said she felt “the life being drained” from her. Gordon also dropped her over a stair banister during the assault.

Despite expressing remorse, he was jailed for 12 months.

Clare’s Law Disclosures

Recent Clare’s Law (Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme) checks have confirmed additional, more recent incidents, including:
• Patterns of controlling and coercive behaviour
• Further reports of domestic abuse
• Harassment allegations
• Multiple DVPOs issued due to ongoing risk

Clare’s Law allows police to disclose a person’s history of violence or abuse if they pose a potential risk to a partner. Gordon’s history meets the recognised criteria for disclosure due to repeated incidents and escalating behaviour.