MANCHESTER MAN JAILED FOR BREACHING DOMESTIC ABUSE PROTECTION ORDER
A man identified as Michael Daly, aged 39, received a prison sentence of two and a half years after breaching a newly introduced legal restriction called a Domestic Abuse Protection Order (DAPO).This order prohibited him from contacting his former partner.
Daly confessed to violating the DAPO after police responded to reports of a woman shouting for help inside a property.
Officers found clear signs of a disturbance, including displaced furniture, upon arriving at the scene.
Despite the victim’s wish to withdraw the case, police secured the DAPO using witness testimony and considering Daly’s criminal history.
Daly, who does not have a fixed address, violated the order shortly after by threatening the victim.
The incident occurred during the trial phase of Greater Manchester’s new DAPO initiative, which is being implemented across the region.
Unlike traditional restraining orders, DAPOs do not have a fixed expiry date and may include conditions such as electronic monitoring and behavioral programs.
Police emphasize that regular checks ensure enforcement of DAPOs, which differ from standard restraining orders limited to 28 days.
The scheme aims to strengthen victim protection, with GMP having obtained 45 DAPOs so far and others in progress.
The case draws attention to domestic abuse issues and demonstrates the significance of new legal measures like DAPOs to prevent further harm.
The police pointed out that Daly’s breach underscores the risks when offenders dismiss court rulings, and his sentencing reflects the need to address his blatant defiance of the court and protection orders.
