Sentence
Daniel William Grainger
Daniel William Grainger (aged 40) was sentenced at Teesside Crown Court on 8 October 2026 to 4 Years 6 Months for Putting people in fear of violence / Stalking involving fear of violence or serious alarm or distress and 2 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Teesside Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 8 October 2026
- Sentence
- 4 Years 6 Months
- Judge
- Recorder Paul Reid
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
2 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Putting people in fear of violence / Stalking involving fear of violence or serious alarm or distress | Custodial immediate |
| Controlling or Coercive Behaviour in an Intimate or Family Relationship | Custodial immediate; Restraining Order: Indefinite / Life |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty (on the day of trial) to coercive and controlling behaviour and stalking in Darlington, County Durham, between 2020 and 2025.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Previous abuse / coercive and controlling behaviour / domestic violence; Domestic context / violation of trust