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16 months for man who attacked and threatened ex after breaking into home

Summary

David Weafer, 33, was jailed for 16 months after breaking into his former family home, threatening his ex‑partner Jennifer Staunton with a knife, kneeing her in the face and head‑butting her. He pleaded guilty to assault causing harm and threatening her on 10 February 2018. The court, hearing that the couple's five children, aged 1 to 14, hid in another room and called 999, described the attack as "serious" and noted that the older child tried to intervene. Judge Martin Nolan imposed a three‑year sentence, suspended the final 20 months, and imposed conditions including staying away from Staunton and the family home. Weafer admitted he was intoxicated that night and expressed remorse, hoping to regain his ex‑partner's trust.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 16 months for man who attacked and threatened ex after breaking into home. Charges or matters: assault causing harm to Jennifer Staunton and threatening her at the same address on February 10, 2018. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• February 10, 2018 Incident
• 2019-10-15 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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