PORTLAND MAN JAILED FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE AFTER THREATENING VICTIM WITH KNIFE AND HAMMER
Joshua Luke Copperthwaite, a 23-year-old resident of Portland, was sentenced to prison for a pattern of abusive conduct directed at a woman he knew.
On April 9, 2025, police responded to reports of threats made by Copperthwaite, who was found carrying a hammer and was also associated with a knife.
The victim recounted enduring abusive acts over a period of three years, including being confined in a room, subjected to physical violence, and threatened with a knife.
Copperthwaite faced charges of false imprisonment, controlling and coercive behavior, making threats to kill, and threatening her with a bladed weapon in a public setting.
He received a three-year prison sentence and was issued a restraining order valid for ten years on July 14, 2026.
Dorset Police commended the victim’s courage and reiterated their commitment to supporting those affected by domestic abuse.
Court Outcome
Conviction and Sentencing Details
Sentenced
Detected legal outcome
Joshua Luke Copperthwaite, a 23-year-old resident of Portland, was sentenced to prison for a pattern of abusive conduct directed at a woman he knew. On April 9, 2025, police responded to reports of threats made by Copperthwaite, who was ...
Prison sentence
Joshua Luke Copperthwaite, a 23-year-old resident of Portland, was sentenced to prison for a pattern of abusive conduct directed at a woman he knew
Court order
ten years
He received a three-year prison sentence and was issued a restraining order valid for ten years on July 14, 2026
