‘GOD’S DONE A LOT’ FOR MAN WHO ABUSED EX

He is ‘victimised’ in custody for his religious beliefs

ABUSIVE Daniel Wheat has been jailed after breaking a court order by contacting his ex-partner – and calling her a ‘cheat, rat, tramp and dog’.

The 38-year-old, right, was already banned from contacting his former partner or visiting her home by a restraining order.

But he breached that order by visiting her home, calling her, sending her messages, and contacting her on Facebook.

Now the dad-of-three has been jailed for 21 months at Stoke-on-trent Crown Court.

Prosecutor Andrew Wilkins said: “He was abusive. He rang her numerous times, sent text messages, and accused her of being a cheat, a rat, a tramp, and a dog.

“They were initially from a number known to be his.

“When she blocked that number, he used a different number. He also contacted her on Facebook.”

The victim told police she ‘was starting to feel ill with all this’ and added, ‘I just want to move on in life. He won’t let me’.”

The court heard Wheat had also been caught with amphetamine in a tin last December.

Wheat, of High Lane, Burslem, pleaded guilty to possessing the class B drug and breaching the restraining order.

Haroon Khattak, mitigating, said the defendant’s mum has cancer.

He added: “He suffers from depression and anxiety which is heightened in the custodial environment.

“He has had suicidal thoughts a couple of years ago.

“In custody, he is victimised and humiliated because of the way he draws, and because he speaks about his religious beliefs.

“But he remains positive that he has turned to God and ever since it has done a lot for him.

“He is ashamed of his behaviour. He no longer wishes to have any contact with the complainant.”

The court heard Wheat has 119 previous offences on his record.

Judge Sally Hancox told him: “You have a terrible record. The breakdown of your relationship is a very sad thing.

“Your former partner has been left deeply upset by your actions.

“I appreciate you still want to be a good dad to your children.

“I hope you will be in a position to be able to spend time with your family and your children on happier days in the future.”