A 31-year-old has been charged with making threats to kill and production of cannabis.
The charges relate to an incident at around 2pm on Sunday (8 November 2020) where the force received a 999-call from a victim reporting that she had been threatened.
Detective Sergeant Tom Carver is leading the investigation. He said: “Officers were quickly on the scene yesterday afternoon and arrested two men in connection with the incident.
“A 31-year-old man was arrested and has since been charged.
“Officers made a second arrest with a 34 year-old man also being detained on suspicion of witness intimidation. He remains in police custody.
“I hope that other victims of domestic abuse that read this, come forward and contact the police, find the courage and speak out.
“The Covid-19 lockdown period is a difficult time for people, particularly those who are isolated and suffering domestic abuse.
“I would urge anybody suffering from such abuse to come forward and contact the police on 101, or contact our local partner agencies who can provide the right support and advice to keep you safe.”
Javal McDonald, 31, of Basford will appear in court later today (9 November 2020).
People may experience domestic abuse regardless of their gender, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, class, age or disability. Domestic abuse may also occur in a range of different relationships including heterosexual, gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender, as well as within families.
While both men and women can be victims of domestic abuse, women are much more likely to be victims than men.
The cross government definition of domestic violence and abuse is:
any incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are, or have been, intimate partners or family members regardless of gender or sexuality.
The abuse can encompass, but is not limited to:
- psychological
- physical
- sexual
- financial
- emotional
Newark Women’s Aid provides safe accommodation, with associated support services, for women with or without children, who are living with or have experienced any form of physical, sexual, emotional, psychological or economic abuse. Tel: 01636 679687
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NIDAS is a registered charity, formerly known as Mansfield and Ashfield Women’s Aid.
Its aim is to help people experiencing domestic abuse.
They work hard with other agencies to raise awareness of domestic abuse and help prevent people from becoming victims of crime.
Nottinghamshire Women’s Aid provides an extensive range of services for women, young people and children.
Women’s Aid is a national domestic violence charity that helps up to 250,000 women and children every year.
It works to end violence and support over 500 domestic and sexual violence services across the country.
Juno’s 24-hour domestic and sexual violence helpline offers support to women, teenage girls and children who have been affected by domestic or sexual abuse.
Available 365 days a year, the helpline can give support, help and information over the phone. Juno Women’s Aid also have a range of services to provide further one to one and group support.
Our helpline is staffed by fully-trained female support workers and volunteers and all calls are confidential and free to call from the UK. Translation facilities are available for callers whose first language is not English and we have a service for callers who are deaf or hard of hearing.
The helpline is also there for family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf.
Tel: 0808 800 0340