DROMORE MAN DESMOND PAUL O’HARE CHARGED WITH DOMESTIC ABUSE AND HARASSMENT IN TYRONE
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Dromore Domestic Abuser
A 45-year-old man from Dromore, Tyrone, named Desmond Paul O’Hare, has recently appeared before the court facing serious charges related to domestic abuse and other associated offenses. The allegations against O’Hare involve abusive conduct directed towards a woman, which authorities believe was intended to inflict both physical and psychological harm. Additionally, he is accused of misusing communication channels by sending false messages designed to cause annoyance, unnecessary distress, or inconvenience.
These alleged incidents are reported to have taken place within the current month, prompting police investigations that uncovered a troubling pattern of behavior. It was revealed that O’Hare had been arrested on April 11 following reports of harassment against the same woman. Following his arrest, he was released on bail the following day under strict conditions, including a prohibition on any form of contact with the complainant. Despite these restrictions, the woman reported that O’Hare continued to make daily contact through phone calls, voicemails, and by unblocking him on her mobile device. She expressed particular concern over threats made by O’Hare to post private images of her on Facebook, which she clarified were meant solely for his eyes and feared the distress such an act would cause her.
Further troubling reports indicated that O’Hare had visited her residence, engaged in a brief verbal altercation, and then left. Later that same day, he returned with food, and an argument ensued again, prompting her to contact the police. Despite the bail conditions, O’Hare continued to communicate with her, sending messages inquiring whether she had eaten the food he brought and acknowledging that he had breached the bail restrictions. During police interviews, O’Hare initially claimed that CCTV footage would confirm he was not at her residence at the relevant times, although this footage had not yet been obtained by authorities. He later admitted to having contact with the woman, citing concern for her diabetic health as the reason. While he denied threatening to post private images online, recorded messages exist where he threatened to harm himself, adding to the complexity of the case.
O’Hare’s criminal record is extensive, with 63 convictions including breaches of court orders and assault charges. He has been identified as a high-risk domestic violence offender since October 2024, with previous associations to a different partner. The court acknowledged the seriousness of the threats to post private images but decided to grant bail set at £500, imposing strict conditions such as a complete ban on contact with the complainant and restrictions on social media activity. O’Hare is scheduled to return to court on May 21 for further proceedings.
These alleged incidents are reported to have taken place within the current month, prompting police investigations that uncovered a troubling pattern of behavior. It was revealed that O’Hare had been arrested on April 11 following reports of harassment against the same woman. Following his arrest, he was released on bail the following day under strict conditions, including a prohibition on any form of contact with the complainant. Despite these restrictions, the woman reported that O’Hare continued to make daily contact through phone calls, voicemails, and by unblocking him on her mobile device. She expressed particular concern over threats made by O’Hare to post private images of her on Facebook, which she clarified were meant solely for his eyes and feared the distress such an act would cause her.
Further troubling reports indicated that O’Hare had visited her residence, engaged in a brief verbal altercation, and then left. Later that same day, he returned with food, and an argument ensued again, prompting her to contact the police. Despite the bail conditions, O’Hare continued to communicate with her, sending messages inquiring whether she had eaten the food he brought and acknowledging that he had breached the bail restrictions. During police interviews, O’Hare initially claimed that CCTV footage would confirm he was not at her residence at the relevant times, although this footage had not yet been obtained by authorities. He later admitted to having contact with the woman, citing concern for her diabetic health as the reason. While he denied threatening to post private images online, recorded messages exist where he threatened to harm himself, adding to the complexity of the case.
O’Hare’s criminal record is extensive, with 63 convictions including breaches of court orders and assault charges. He has been identified as a high-risk domestic violence offender since October 2024, with previous associations to a different partner. The court acknowledged the seriousness of the threats to post private images but decided to grant bail set at £500, imposing strict conditions such as a complete ban on contact with the complainant and restrictions on social media activity. O’Hare is scheduled to return to court on May 21 for further proceedings.