THREAT OF JAIL FOR MUM'S EX-PARTNER OVER HARASSMENT AND DAMAGE
A man from Willows Lane, Accrington, named Jason Clegg, aged 27, was involved in harassment of his former girlfriend, Lisa Payton.He threatened her over the phone and damaged her back door.
During the court proceedings, it was revealed that Clegg had previous convictions for similar behavior.
He was bailed until July 4 after admitting to harassment and was awaiting sentencing.
The court considered the serious nature of domestic violence and the defendant's past convictions, which could potentially lead to custody, though a final decision was pending.
Clegg denied threatening to kill Ms.
Payton or using physical violence, stating that there had been no trouble since August 1999.
The case highlighted concerns over domestic abuse and the court's cautious approach to sentencing in such cases.
