MAN SENTENCED FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE CRIMES
On July 3rd, a Thursday, Londonderry Crown Court delivered a verdict in a case involving Stephen McLaughlin, a 45-year-old resident of Limavady, with the Police Service of Northern Ireland confirming the sentence.McLaughlin received a prison sentence of six years and eight months after being convicted of multiple offences, such as attempted cause grievous bodily harm with intent, making threats to kill, common assault, and driving recklessly or dangerously.
Detective Constable Smyth said: "This was a terrifying attack on the victim which left her requiring staples to the right side of her head and had her suffering significant swelling.
“McLaughlin is a very violent man who threatened his victim’s life with her children present.
I commend her bravery in seeing this case through the criminal justice process to get to sentencing today.
She pushed through the fear barrier he built around her and fought for justice.
“Domestic abuse can happen to anyone and it is unacceptable.
If you are being subjected to coercive controlling behaviour or violence, please report it to us or the 24 hour Domestic Violence helpline.
We can help you.”
