Criminal accuses South Yorkshire Police of harassment - over unflattering mug shot
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Liam Bannister, 21, moaned that the force had mugged him off by sharing his dishevelled custody photo online after the court result.
He was given a suspended sentence at Sheffield Crown Court after admitting harassment and perverting the course of justice.
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Hide AdThe court heard he harassed his victim following the breakdown of their relationship.
He called her over 1,000 times within a 21-day period and 'tried to control her everyday life', the force said in a Facebook post.
But Bannister moaned: "Anyone who knows me knows am [sic] not what am [sic] getting made out to be by South Yorkshire Police.
"Bad old photo anorl [sic], proper had by pants down. Was on run for a week, no sleep, nothing."
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Hide AdIn a comment on the police post, he whinged: "This is harassment at it's [sic] finest, you feel the need to paint a bad picture of me online, when all the facts haven't been stated on your post."
Bannister, formerly of Newtown Avenue, Cudworth, Barnsley, was given a nine-month suspended sentence for the offences at Sheffield Crown Court on February 11.
After the conviction, PC Abigail Taylor said: "Bannister is responsible for a sustained campaign of harassment against his victim, and I wish to thank her for her courage in reporting this to police.
"Domestic abuse is a crime that can affect anyone and it comes in numerous forms and is not necessarily just physical abuse.
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Hide Ad"Bannister has shown total disregard to his victim throughout, allowing her to attend court before finally admitting to his offences.
"I hope she finds reassurance that Bannister has been punished for his actions, and that she can now take steps in moving forward and recovering from the abuse she suffered.
“Domestic abuse will not be tolerated in South Yorkshire. If someone controls what you eat, what your wear, where you go or who you speak to - this is coercive control and it is a crime. If you are suffering at home, or if you are concerned that a loved one may be being abused, please know that we are here to listen and to support you."