A man in his 30s was sentenced to three months in prison for breaching a safety order by calling his former partner. The woman expressed that the call instilled fear, causing her to leave her home with their children. Despite his not guilty plea, evidence revealed he had a significant history of prior convictions, including assaults and breaches of safety orders. His defense claimed a five-year-old girl accidentally dialed the woman's number, but prosecutors suggested this explanation appeared implausible given the man's background.
The accused, who has six prior convictions, including for assault and breaches of safety orders, claimed a five-year-old girl inadvertently dialed his former partner's number.
The complainant testified she felt unsafe upon receiving a phone call from the accused, who had a history of making her fear for her safety.
Prosecuting solicitor noted the accused's explanation about the five-year-old dialing the number appeared too convenient, considering his criminal background.
The woman expressed that typically when the accused contacts her, it is associated with something negative, creating a sense of fear during the call.
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