Eastwood man jailed after admitting court order breach for assaulting ex-partner
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Seven officers went to Shaun Overton's friend's address on Princes Street, on September 26, where they found him with a small amount of cannabis.
David Allan, prosecuting, said Overton received a suspended prison sentence for inflicting grievous bodily harm on the woman in June.
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Hide AdA five-year restraining order banning him from all contact with the woman was also imposed.
Overton was found in his friend’s home about 80 metres away on the same road.
He admitted going to the address, but “didn't appear particularly concerned and made derogatory comments” about his ex, said Mr Allan.
However, no distress or harm was caused to the complainant, who was not even aware he was there.
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Hide AdThe court heard he has 88 previous convictions on his record, “mainly for violence and dishonesty”, and was jailed for grievous bodily harm in 2013, and for battery in 2017.
Roger Wilson, mitigating, said Overton pleaded guilty “immediately” to harassment and breaching the order when he appeared in the magistrates court, the next day.
“He had been struggling with his mental health,“ he said. “He and his friend formulated a plan to contact police.”