A man who admitted harassing his ex after calling her more than 1,000 times in 21 days has accused the police of harassment over the mugshot they put out of him.
Liam Bannister, 21, was given a suspended sentence for domestic abuse after trying to control his ex's life.
South Yorkshire Police publicised the conviction using a mugshot of Bannister - but he the took to social media to complain it made him look terrible, reports YorkshireLive.
Bannister wrote: "Anyone who knows me knows am not what am getting made out to be by south yorkshire police, bad old photo anorl proper had by pants down was on run for a week no sleep nothing"
In a comment on the police post, he also said: "This is harassment at it's finest, you feel the need to paint a bad picture of me online, when all the facts haven't been stated on your post"
Bannister received a nine-month suspended sentence at Sheffield Crown Court on February 11 after pleading guilty to harassment and perverting the course of justice.
PLC Abigail Taylor said: "Bannister is responsible for a sustained campaign of harassment against his victim, and I wish to thank her for her courage in reporting this to police.
“Domestic abuse is a crime that can affect anyone and it comes in numerous forms and is not necessarily just physical abuse.
"Bannister has shown total disregard to his victim throughout, allowing her to attend court before finally admitting to his offences.
“I hope she finds reassurance that Bannister has been punished for his actions, and that she can now take steps in moving forward and recovering from the abuse she suffered.
“Domestic abuse will not be tolerated in South Yorkshire. If someone controls what you eat, what your wear, where you go or who you speak to - this is coercive control and it is a crime.
"If you are suffering at home, or if you are concerned that a loved one may be being abused, please know that we are here to listen and to support you.
“Our officers and a range of support agencies are here to help, you are not alone.”
