Drunk dad turned up at his ex-partner's Hebburn home despite a court order to stay away
A South Tyneside dad who turned up drunk at his ex-partner's home and banged on her door and shouted has been ordered by a court to stay away from her.
Borough magistrates imposed an 18-month restraining order on William Kinvig, 35, for his actions in Benedict Lane, Hebburn, at 8pm on Friday, January 9.
He fled when he realised police were fast approaching but made such a poor attempt due to drink he fell over, aiding his own arrest.
Kinvig, of Lawrence Avenue, Whiteleas, initially denied a charge of using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour to cause harassment, alarm or distress.
But he changed his plea after being told his victim had changed her mind and had decided to cooperate with police.
Prosecutor Stephen Davies said: “At about 8pm, Mr Kinvig went to the address of his former partner in Benedict Lane.
“After arriving, he started knocking and shouting and he was banging on the door. He said, ‘I know you’re in there’.
“This drew the attention of neighbours and lasted for about 10 minutes. When he heard the sirens of the police, he made his way away but was arrested nearby.
“When interviewed, he made no comment. He has convictions going back to 2010 and 2011 but for unrelated matters. I ask for a restraining order.”
Alastair Naismith, defending, said Kinvig had always intended to change his plea if the woman decided to support the prosecution case against him.
Mr Naismith added: “She hadn’t made a statement but then did. The charge wasn’t made out at first because it was a neighbour who had made the call.
“He’s been banging on the door reasonably late at night and he was intoxicated. I would suggest a community order is the starting point.
“In terms of what’s happened, he has been intoxicated and he went round and banged on the door. He was arrested by the police after he fell over.
“There were issues between the two parties. He’s gone round and does what he does, but when he’s come before the court, he has accepted responsibility.
“There are children in the relationship. We had hoped to be able to agree contact between a third party.”
Kinvig’s restraining order prevents him from contacting the woman, except via the family court for child contact, and attending her home.
Magistrates also imposed an 18-month community order, with 26 days of an accredited programme and 20 rehabilitation days.
He must also pay a £114 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
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