A man who harassed his ex-girlfriend has kicked off on Facebook over the mugshot police posted along with his charges.
Liam Bannister, 21, was handed a suspended sentence after he called his former partner over 1,000 times within 21 days and tried to control her life.
When police posted the results of the case on Facebook, Bannister said he wasn’t happy.
He voiced his complaints in a Facebook post and commented on the police’s post - both of which have since been deleted.
Bannister pleaded guilty to harassment and perverting the course of justice, before receiving a nine-month suspended sentence for domestic violence offences at court on February 11.
“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,” he said.
In a comment on the police post, Bannister, from South Yorkshire, 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.”
After the conviction, PLC Abigail Taylor told Manchester Evening News : “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.”
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