HULL MAN JAILED FOR DOMESTIC HARASSMENT AND ASSAULT
A man with a history of obsession and jealousy confronted his ex-girlfriend after an incident where another man commented on her Facebook posts and headbutted her viciously.During proceedings at Hull Crown Court, it was revealed that Paul Revell, aged 35 and residing on Redmire Close, Bransholme, engaged in a series of revenge-fueled acts including dozens of phone calls—some from blocked numbers—within a single day, targeting his former partner with whom he shared children.
Revell admitted to breaching a restraining order that had been in effect from March 3 to 4, as well as to assaults and harassment charges linked to her.
The prosecutor, Connor Stuart, explained that magistrates had issued a three-year restraining order on August 16 last year following previous trouble between Revell and his ex, which resulted in a 24-week jail term.
Upon release, she received calls from a blocked number; they discussed the recovery of Revell’s vehicle, which he later took back.
On March 3, he visited her home, questioning her about a man commenting on her Facebook.
This led to an altercation where Revell headbutted her, an act described as distressing but not causing injury.
Revell then left but took her house keys.
Later, she received more than 70 phone calls from a blocked number, and after midnight, Revell knocked asking to stay due to cold weather.
She was further contacted between 12:30 a.m.
and 3 a.m., with him requesting her to book a taxi, after which he was arrested.
The victim believed Revell intended to continue harassing her, prompting her to change her phone number.
Defense solicitor Nigel Clive stated that, although offences like stalking are serious, the number of incidents and their severity over three days were not among the worst cases.
Judge John Thackray KC condemned Revell for his repeated domestic-related offences and stressed that domestic abuse is more serious because it breaches trust.
The judge highlighted that the victim was entitled to feel safe in her own home, especially from violence like headbutting.
Noting Revell’s history of 22 prior convictions—including many for breaching court orders—the judge sentenced him to 10 months in prison and imposed a decade-long restraining order.
Revell's multiple previous offences demonstrate a pattern of similar conduct, and his recent actions underscore the continuing risk he presents.
