LIAM MCCONVILLE FROM HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING SENTENCED FOR VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN TYNE AND WEAR

Liam McConville, a 32-year-old resident of Houghton-le-Spring, has been found guilty and sentenced to a prison term of two years and five months due to his repeated acts of violence and abuse directed at two different women. The court proceedings revealed a disturbing pattern of aggressive behavior, highlighting McConville's propensity for violence in personal relationships.

During the trial, it was detailed that McConville had physically assaulted one woman by pinning her against a wall using her throat during a family meal, an incident that underscored his violent tendencies. Additionally, he was reported to have held another woman on the ground outside a pub, with his arm across her neck, causing her to struggle for breath. Prosecutor Nick Lane described McConville as a 'nasty bully' who was 'content to use violence when the mood took him,' emphasizing the severity of his actions and the threat he posed to his partners.

The court also heard that McConville exerted coercive control over one of the women even while he was incarcerated for attacking another partner. She recounted feeling pressured to maintain their relationship because his family threatened to hold her responsible if he harmed himself while in prison. This added a layer of psychological manipulation to his pattern of abuse.

Further disturbing details emerged regarding McConville's conduct after his release from custody. He began abusing a different woman, subjecting her to regular physical assaults, including punches and kicks. She was made to feel isolated and was often in fear for her life. Her attempts to escape his violence led her to seek refuge in multiple shelters, but McConville continued his harassment. She described how he trashed her property and once threatened to stab her with a small knife while she was barricaded inside her bathroom, illustrating the ongoing danger he posed.

In response to his actions, the court issued restraining orders banning McConville from contacting the women for a period of five years. These measures are part of his sentence, aiming to protect the victims from further harm. The judge characterized McConville as a man with a 'content to use violence' attitude towards his partners, highlighting the seriousness of his conduct and the need for strict legal action to prevent future incidents.