Darren Heskett jailed for three years and six months for controlling and coercive behaviour

A St Helens man has been sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court to three years and six months in prison for controlling and coercive behaviour.

Darren Heskett, 57 years old from Sutton Leach, St Helens pleaded guilty to charges and was sentenced on Thursday 30 January.

Detective Constable Lauren Baker said: “We are committed to tackling any form of abuse or violence against women or girls. The victim was in a long-term relationship with Heskett. Over the course of the relationship, he has traumatised and abused her telling her to kill herself.

“Thankfully Heskett pleaded guilty, and he was sentenced quickly which saved the victim the ordeal of having to go through the legal process or relive the experience in court by way of a trial.

“We hope this sentence sends out a clear message that we will not tolerate any violence or abuse against women and will use our powers to bring people to justice. We will also ensure that victims are given the support and action that is required at their time of need.”

You can find out more about our commitment to ending violence against women and girls here: www.merseyside.police.uk/police-forces/merseyside police/areas/campaigns/campaigns/2024/september/our-commitment-to-keeping-women-and-girls-safe-in-merseyside