Derry man given probation and Restraining Order for domestic abuse of daughter
Court told the victim slept in her clothes so if necessary she could make a quick escape
A man who subjected his daughter to domestic abuse has been sentenced at Derry Magistrate's Court today.
Patrick Millar of Glencaw Park in Derry admitted one charge of domestic abuse on dates between April 1 until April 30 2024.
The court was told that Millar's behaviour towards his daughter 'escalated' and this caused her anxiety.
The court heard she ended up sleeping in her clothes so if necessary she could make a quick escape.
She also took her car key off the rest of her keys so she could leave the house without her father being aware.
She said that on one occasion the defendant had picked up a pair of scissors and held them close to her eye and said if he wanted to hurt her he could.
Defence counsel Fergal McCormick said the offending was 'very concerning ' but added his client had abided by bail conditions.
Millar was sentenced to two years probation and had a Restraining Order imposed that forbid the defendant from entering Broadway and also from having any contact with the injured party.