Three South Yorkshire men jailed over domestic abuse crimes

Kyle Luke Selby, 31, formerly of Hollycroft Avenue, Royston, appeared at Sheffield Crown Court on Thursday 7 May and was convicted of breaching a non-molestation order and criminal damage. He was sentenced to 19 months behind bars.

Selby was also handed a five-year restraining order.

Alan Guthrie, 38, appeared at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on Monday May 11 and was convicted of harassment after being charged by Barnsley’s dedicated Domestic Abuse team on Saturday 9 May.

Guthrie, formerly of Willman Road, Barnsley, was sentenced to 26 weeks in prison and ordered to pay a victim surcharge. The court heard how he spent a week searching for and threatening another man with violence – including threats that involved use of a shotgun.

Also appearing at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on Monday 11 May was Andrew Bond, 49, formerly of Beech Close, Brierley, who was sentenced to six weeks in prison after being convicted of domestic assault by beating.

Detective Sergeant Adrienne Sheekey from Barnsley’s Domestic Abuse team said: “The last week has seen three individuals sentenced for domestic abuse offences and sent to prison.

“We have a dedicated team of officers and staff who are working around the clock to support victims of domestic abuse and bring perpetrators before the courts.

“We know that right now, many people suffering domestic abuse will be experiencing increased worry and fear if they are at home with their abuser, but I hope these results reassure you that police are here for you and we will do everything we can to protect you from harm.”

If you have concerns about domestic abuse and want to report this to police, you can do so by calling 101 or completing our dedicated online form here: https://www.reportingcrime.uk/SYPDA/

You can also call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247.

Advice about the support available in South Yorkshire can be found on our website here.