SGM exclusive: Sunderland Councillor charged with domestic violence offenses

A member of City Council has been charged with domestic violence offenses and will undergo trial in November, SGM can reveal.

Following enquiries, the Crown Prosecution Service confirmed to SGM that the individual in question has been charged with “controlling and coercive behaviour in an intimate family relationship” and the “use of violence and threats” pertaining to that relationship.

The individual appeared in South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court in October, where he pleaded not guilty. A formal trial has now been scheduled for 14th November in Newcastle Crown Court.

Due to the necessity of protecting the anonymity of the victim, SGM is not able to name the accused at this time and has also omitted a key detail regarding the second charge.