Man's Abuse Ends at Airport, Sentence Includes Restraining Order

0:00On March 16, a 27-year-old man from Stockport named Calum Cody has been handed a suspended prison sentence after admitting to a year of, controlling and coercive behavior toward his girlfriend. The abuse ended dramatically at Manchester Airport, where police dragged him off a plane after he threw Prosecco in her face and threatened her life, over a message on her phone. He pleaded guilty at Manchester Magistrate's Court and got 16 weeks in jail suspended for 12 months. The trouble started when airport staff spotted his outburst on August 19, 2023, and called in the police. His partner, Daisy Martin, then shared details with officers, revealing months of demands like sharing her location and questioning every notification on her phone. Martin has spoken openly about the lasting damage, saying she now feels anxious in public, constantly looking over her shoulder and struggles with. Trust after feeling trapped for so long. She described how the abuse shattered her sense of safety and self.

1:01Detectives dug deep into the case, reviewing 35,000 messages that laid bare the manipulation and control. A specialist officer praised Martin's bravery, noting how the evidence from those texts built a strong case against him. As part of the sentence, Cody must complete a relationship's course, stay away from Martin under a five-year restraining order, and pay her two. 100 pounds in compensation, helping her start rebuilding her life.