Jilted Nottinghamshire man called ex-lover's boss and told him 'I've got a record as long as your d***'

A Sutton man who was having an affair behind his partner’s back took an overdose before calling his ex-lover’s employers and told them she was a heroin addict, a court heard.
By Andy Done-Johnson
Published 24th Feb 2020, 15:30 BST
Updated 25th Feb 2020, 14:53 BST
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Tim Doughty called the Adams House care home in Willowbridge Lane, Sutton, on August 14, and described the woman as a “smackhead” and also said that she had disclosed sensitive information about a patient, Mansfield Magistrates’ Court was told on Wednesday, February 19.

The court heard that Doughty, 30, of Dovedale Avenue, Sutton, had made the call shortly after taking tablets, and was found later slumped on the floor by his partner.

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The ‘other woman’ had dumped him after she discovered that he was in an eight year relationship, which had been having difficulties.

Mansfield Magistrates' Court, where Tim Doughty was sentencedMansfield Magistrates' Court, where Tim Doughty was sentenced
Mansfield Magistrates' Court, where Tim Doughty was sentenced

Prosecuting, Donna Fawcett said: “The manager of Adam’s House picked up the phone and the person on the line said he was going to upload images of their smackhead staff. He said I’m going to get the CQC down on you, along with your smackhead staff. I’ve got a criminal record as long as your d***.”

Mitigating, Ian Pridham said: “On October 14 he had tried to take his own life and was later found by his current partner.At some time between taking the tablets and collapsing on the floor, he made this ill-advised phone call which had no truth in it.”

District Judge Jonathan Taaffe gave Doughty a 28-day curfew and imposed a two-year restraining order. He also ordered Doughty to pay £85 costs and a £90 victim surcharge.