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Man threatened to petrol bomb ex's home and break her father's knees

Summary

A 41-year-old man has been jailed for 12 months for making threats to petrol bomb his ex-partner's home and break her father's knees. The man pleaded guilty to three counts of making threats to kill or cause serious harm in May and June 2023. The threats were made during a period of separation from his ex-partner, with whom he had a long-term relationship. The court heard that the man threatened to petrol bomb the house and break the father's knees, causing significant distress to the victim and her family. The woman's child overheard some of the threats, which were described as 'incredibly serious' by the judge. The man has a history of minor convictions and was experiencing mental health issues and substance abuse at the time. The judge imposed an 18-month sentence, suspended for six months, with conditions to stay away from the injured parties and maintain good behaviour.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man threatened to petrol bomb ex's home and break her father's knees. Charges or matters: three counts of making a threat to kill or cause serious harm in May and June 2023. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• June 2023 Incident
• May 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2026-01-14 Publication

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