OFFENDER CONVICTED IN DOMESTIC ASSAULT BEFORE WINNING £1 MILLION LOTTO JACKPOT
A man named Michael Cartlidge, aged 39, was involved in a violent incident where he was convicted of attacking his ex-girlfriend during a heated dispute.
The incident occurred six months before he and his current partner, Charlotte Cox, won £1 million on a scratchcard.
Cartlidge threatened to kill his ex and also vowed to harm her pets, grabbing her cat and declaring he would flush it down the toilet.
He also physically prevented her from fleeing by grabbing her arm and causing bruising.
During the court proceedings, Cartlidge claimed he was set up and only restrained his ex to prevent her falling, but the court was convinced by the evidence and found him guilty of assault.
He was given a one-year restraining order, ordered to pay costs, and received a sentence that avoided jail time.
The attack was characterized as 'horrendous' by the victim, who ended their relationship afterward.
Despite this, he later bought a scratchcard with Charlotte and managed to claim the £1 million prize.
The case received extensive media coverage, highlighting issues of domestic violence, legal consequences, and lottery disputes.
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Conviction and Sentencing Details
Sentenced
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but the court was convinced by the evidence and found him guilty of assault. He was given a one-year restraining order, ordered to pay costs, and received a sentence that avoided jail time. The attack was characterized as 'horrendous' by...
Court order
He was given a one-year restraining order, ordered to pay costs, and received a sentence that avoided jail time
Fine or payment
He was given a one-year restraining order, ordered to pay costs, and received a sentence that avoided jail time
