JOHN FLANNIGAN FROM WALLSEND SENTENCED AFTER VIOLENT ATTACK ON PREGNANT PARTNER IN WALLSEND
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Wallsend Domestic Abuser
John Flannigan, a man with no fixed address but originally from Wallsend, has been handed a significant prison sentence following a brutal assault on his pregnant partner. The incident took place in Wallsend, where Flannigan’s violent behavior escalated to physical and property damage during a series of disturbing events.
According to court reports, Flannigan had been involved in growing cannabis at the residence shared with his partner, who was approximately 10 weeks pregnant at the time. The situation reached a boiling point when she asked him to cease his cannabis cultivation. This seemingly minor request triggered Flannigan’s uncontrollable rage, leading him to physically assault her. The court heard that he had previously made a disturbing comment to the victim, urging her to get an abortion, which added to the severity of his actions.
The violence intensified when a disagreement over the ownership of a dog erupted. Flannigan’s anger caused him to slam her head against a wall, an act that left her shaken and injured. His destructive tendencies did not stop there; he threw objects and punched doors within the property, causing significant damage. Despite attempting to leave the scene, Flannigan re-entered the house through a window, further demonstrating his volatile state. During this confrontation, he demanded the return of the dog, which the victim refused to surrender, resulting in additional violence.
Some of the incident was captured on a mobile phone by a friend of the victim, providing crucial evidence for the case. Flannigan pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including assault by beating, producing cannabis, criminal damage, breaching a suspended sentence, and breaching a community order.
Magistrate Brian Payne addressed the court, emphasizing the seriousness of the case. He noted that Flannigan had been in a relationship with the victim for seven months, during which she was pregnant. The court recounted that on June 5th, police had visited the address following reports, and Flannigan was instructed to stop growing cannabis. Instead of complying, he responded with violent rage, pulling her to the ground and slamming her head against a wall. His destructive behavior continued as he damaged property and then left the scene only to re-enter through a window.
Defense lawyers argued that Flannigan suffers from anxiety, ADHD, and suspected autism, describing his outburst as shameful but avoidable. Despite these claims, the court sentenced him to 23 weeks in prison. Additionally, Flannigan was ordered to pay £200 in compensation to the victim and was issued a 24-month restraining order to prevent any contact with her in the future.
According to court reports, Flannigan had been involved in growing cannabis at the residence shared with his partner, who was approximately 10 weeks pregnant at the time. The situation reached a boiling point when she asked him to cease his cannabis cultivation. This seemingly minor request triggered Flannigan’s uncontrollable rage, leading him to physically assault her. The court heard that he had previously made a disturbing comment to the victim, urging her to get an abortion, which added to the severity of his actions.
The violence intensified when a disagreement over the ownership of a dog erupted. Flannigan’s anger caused him to slam her head against a wall, an act that left her shaken and injured. His destructive tendencies did not stop there; he threw objects and punched doors within the property, causing significant damage. Despite attempting to leave the scene, Flannigan re-entered the house through a window, further demonstrating his volatile state. During this confrontation, he demanded the return of the dog, which the victim refused to surrender, resulting in additional violence.
Some of the incident was captured on a mobile phone by a friend of the victim, providing crucial evidence for the case. Flannigan pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including assault by beating, producing cannabis, criminal damage, breaching a suspended sentence, and breaching a community order.
Magistrate Brian Payne addressed the court, emphasizing the seriousness of the case. He noted that Flannigan had been in a relationship with the victim for seven months, during which she was pregnant. The court recounted that on June 5th, police had visited the address following reports, and Flannigan was instructed to stop growing cannabis. Instead of complying, he responded with violent rage, pulling her to the ground and slamming her head against a wall. His destructive behavior continued as he damaged property and then left the scene only to re-enter through a window.
Defense lawyers argued that Flannigan suffers from anxiety, ADHD, and suspected autism, describing his outburst as shameful but avoidable. Despite these claims, the court sentenced him to 23 weeks in prison. Additionally, Flannigan was ordered to pay £200 in compensation to the victim and was issued a 24-month restraining order to prevent any contact with her in the future.