Content warning: This story contains reference to coercive and controlling behaviour, threats, weapons and domestic abuse. This includes video footage that viewers may find distressing.
A Carlisle man has been jailed for multiple offences including coercive and controlling behaviour and possession of a bladed article.
Daniel Lytollis, 35, of Graham Street, was sentenced to two years and 10 months yesterday for:
- Engaging in coercive and controlling behaviour
- Two counts of criminal damage
- Possession of a bladed article in a public place
- Possession of an offensive weapon in a private place
- Failure to provide with a preliminary breath/urine/blood test for analysis
- Possession of class A drugs
He was also give an five-year restraining order and a 25-month driving disqualification.
Lytollis’s coercive and controlling behaviour came to light after he attended an address twice in Carlisle in March last year.
On his second visit, armed with a knife, he repeatedly stabbed the doorbell camera causing damage.
A car on the driveway was also scratched with a knife.
Lytollis was arrested at his home address were officers also suspected he may have been drink driving, after empty bottles found were found in his vehicle.
He refused to provide officers with a breath test at his home or in custody.
Following the incident a woman reported Lytollis’s years of controlling and coercive behaviour, with messages, voicemails and videos showing his behaviour.
One video Lytollis filmed himself with a knife in his pocket, he also left multiple threatening voicemails.
A search was carried out at his address where officers located weapons including a machete. Also found was a white powder identified as cocaine.
Detective Constable Karen Minnion, of Cumberland CID, said: “Lytollis subjected the victim to various threats, controlling behaviour and caused damage to the victim’s property.
“Lytollis’ dangerous behaviour continued to escalate when he attended a family members address with a knife causing damage.
“His controlling behaviour involved him following the victim at work and making her take photos of her milage to show how far she had travelled.
“We understand it can be difficult and distressing for victims of abuse to talk, however the constabulary works closely with trusted partner agencies to provide the appropriate support which is tailored to an individual’s circumstances.
“This case highlights how behaviours can escalate and we would encourage anyone who has been victim to a domestic offence to contact police so that our officers can investigate. You will be supported throughout our investigation.
“These offences will not be tolerated by Cumbria Constabulary, and we will do everything within our power to hold them accountable for their actions and bring them to justice.”
