Eleven people charged with domestic related offences
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We have charged three men in Knowsley with domestic-related offences.
A further eight men and women 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 14th May and was given a 12 month community order, a 10 day rehabilitation requirement, and a two year restraining order.
- 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 assault by beating x 2 and intentional strangulation x 2. He is due to appear at Liverpool Crown Court on 10th June.
In addition Jay Jones, 34, of Martin Close, Rainhill, was charged with breach of a non-molestation order x 2; Kevin Gibbs, 61, of Knights Grange, St Helens, was charged with a s47 assault on an emergency worker and a racially aggravated public offence; Steven Pickering, 31, of no fixed abode, was charged with breach of a restraining order; John Pilling, 35, of Carlow Street, Thatto Heath, was charged with racially aggravated actual bodily harm; Jack Farrell, 32, of Penkford Lane, Burtonwood, was charged with criminal damage and theft; Shan Edwards, 34, of Bradley Lane, Newton-le-Willows was charged with GBH and criminal damage; Karen Rankin, 40, of Raleigh Avenue, Whiston, was charged with s39 assault and breach of a restraining order and Steven Barton, 52, of Knowsley Lane, Knowsley, was charged with 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 visit https://www.merseyside.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/daa/domestic-abuse/support-organisations/