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Man who called ex-partner a 'tramp' at food market convicted of breaching safety order

Summary

A 42-year-old man was convicted of breaching a safety order after calling his former partner a 'tramp' and making an offensive gesture at a food market. The victim, who was with her new partner and children, stated that the accused drove through the car park, passed her, and made the offensive remarks. The accused denied the allegations, claiming he had gone to the market to buy an air-conditioning unit and had not made any offensive gestures. The court found the victim's evidence credible and convicted the accused. The judge noted that the incident was at the lower end of domestic violence but emphasized that all such cases are serious. The accused, who was already serving a suspended sentence, was ordered to undergo a community service suitability report. The defense highlighted the accused's willingness to engage with the MOVE programme and his part-time work. The unnamed 42-year-old pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man who called ex-partner a 'tramp' at food market convicted of breaching safety order. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted

When:

• July 11, 2025 Hearing Or Sentence
• July 11 Hearing Or Sentence
• May 21 Other
• 2026-04-30 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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