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Witney – Man sentenced for damaging ex’s belongings
Danny Claridge, of Highworth Place, Witney, was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on June 22.
The 39-year-old pleaded guilty to one count of criminal damage committed in Carterton on December 7 2024.
He had been due to stand trial for allegations of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and intentional strangulation, but these were dropped by the prosecution.
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According to the court record, the items damaged were a television, a wall, a clock, a wax burner, a door and a Christmas tree. The items were valued at around £475.
The court was told that Claridge had been in residential rehab for around 11 months. This was due to the impact of his brother’s death.
Judge Hassan Khan praised Claridge for the progress he’s been making.
For the criminal damage offence, he was given a 12-month conditional discharge. He was also ordered to pay compensation of £475.