Yahoo News Seven men and one woman charged with domestic offences in Merseyside
Three Knowsley men have been hauled before the courts on domestic-related offences.
A further eight people from across Merseyside have also been charged with offences including breaches of restraining orders, breaches of non-molestation orders, assault, criminal damage and theft.
Andrew Haggis, 46, of Barn Hey Road, Kirkby, was charged with breaching a non-molestation order. He appeared in court on Tuesday, May 14, and was given a 12 month community order, a 10 day rehabilitation requirement, and a two year restraining order.
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Scott Dougherty, 30, of Hornby Boulevard, Litherland, was charged with breaching a restraining order in relation to attending an address in Huyton and possession of a controlled drug and was given a 12 week prison sentence.
Dominic Hughes, 28, of Wallace Drive, Huyton, was charged with two counts of assault by beating and two counts of intentional strangulation. He is due to appear at Liverpool Crown Court on June 10.
Seven men and one woman are also due to appear in court after being charged with domestic offences ranging from criminal damage to assault. These are:
Jay Jones, 34, of Martin Close, Rainhill - two counts of breaching a non-molestation order.
Kevin Gibbs, 61, of Knights Grange, St Helens - assaulting an emergency worker and a racially aggravated public offence
Steven Pickering, 31, of no fixed abode - breach of a restraining order
John Pilling, 35, of Carlow Street, Thatto Heath - racially aggravated actual bodily harm
Jack Farrell, 32, of Penkford Lane, Burtonwood - criminal damage and theft
Shan Edwards, 34, of Bradley Lane, Newton-le-Willows - grievous bodily harm and criminal damage
Karen Rankin, 40, of Raleigh Avenue, Whiston - assault and breach of a restraining order
Steven Barton, 52, of Knowsley Lane, Knowsley - stalking involving serious alarm/distress
Detective Chief Inspector Ben Dyer said: “Protecting vulnerable people and bringing perpetrators of domestic abuse to justice is an ongoing commitment of Merseyside Police. We remain relentless in our pursuit of offenders in order to keep all of our communities safe.
“I would urge anyone who has been subjected to violence, coercive behaviour or harassment to have the confidence to come forward and speak to our officers and feel reassured that we will support them, thoroughly investigate any allegations and bring offenders to justice. You can also speak to the partners we work with so we can protect you or anyone that does come forward and take decisive action against abusers.”
If you are in immediate danger, always call 999. If you ring 999 and are not in a safe position to speak to us then cough or tap the phone and press 55, when prompted. This will alert the operator that you need assistance. For more information about domestic abuse, visit the Merseyside Police website here.
