Distington man fined after pregnant partner found hiding in cupboard

Jack Lowrey, 20, admitted breaching a domestic violence protection order which was put in place after he was allegedly violent towards his pregnant partner on August 4.

Outlining the breach, Helen Brough, for Cumbria Police, said police had attended a property in Workington on August 18 after Lowrey had called and reported knocking on the door.

He called police again and said someone had been banging at the door and shouting. A further call was received from a member of the public who reported seeing a man ‘dragging’ a pregnant female.

Police returned and Lowrey was asked if anything was going on. He said he had been shouting and screaming at himself. He said there was no one else present.

A police officer found a female hiding in a cupboard. She provided false details initially.

Lowrey said she was nothing to do with him but then admitted it was his partner. He said he didn’t know how she got into the property.

Ms Brough briefly outlined the violence which police believe Lowrey had inflicted on the woman during an incident at a property in Distington on August 4.

Lowrey is alleged to have screamed at his partner and spat in her face, before dragging her into the living room, grabbing her phone and kneeling on her stomach.

Claire Kirkpatrick, defending, said: “Mr Lowrey is very lightly convicted. He is extremely concerned about the prospect of going to custody.

“He rang police on a number of occasions. He was concerned about someone knocking on the door. He believed [the woman] was responsible.

“He has no idea how she got into the property. It’s a friend’s property.

“She gave police false details. She has confirmed she went to the property herself.”

Lowrey, of Coronation Crescent, Distington, was fined £50 for the breach.

A domestic violence protection order is issued under civil law and does not represent a conviction. However, breaching its conditions is a criminal offence.