MAN JAILED FOR YEARS OF CONTROLLING AND ABUSIVE BEHAVIOR IN NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS
A 37-year-old man named Martin Speakman from Queens Drive, Newton-le-Willows, has been sentenced to four years and seven months in prison for inflicting a long-standing campaign of physical, emotional, and financial abuse on his partner.
Speakman admitted to numerous offences, including isolating her from friends and family, monitoring her phone and activities, humiliating her in front of her children, controlling her finances, and physically assaulting her.
The court also issued an indefinite restraining order against him.
The sentencing took place at Liverpool Crown Court, and following it, Detective Chief Inspector Ben Dyer emphasized that coercive and controlling behavior like Speakman’s is unacceptable and that support is available for victims of domestic abuse.
The article highlights the importance of awareness and encourages individuals suffering from abuse to seek help through various support organizations.
Court Outcome
Conviction and Sentencing Details
Sentenced
Detected legal outcome
A 37-year-old man named Martin Speakman from Queens Drive, Newton-le-Willows, has been sentenced to four years and seven months in prison for inflicting a long-standing campaign of physical, emotional, and financial abuse on his partner....
Prison sentence
four years and seven months
A 37-year-old man named Martin Speakman from Queens Drive, Newton-le-Willows, has been sentenced to four years and seven months in prison for inflicting a long-standing campaign of physical, emotional, and financial abuse on his partner
Court order
The court also issued an indefinite restraining order against him
