In 2021, the Offender Database recorded that Daniel Mullins, 39, of Beechgate, Witney, Oxfordshire, was jailed for a campaign of domestic violence and psychological terror. On 9 December 2021, the former amateur boxer appeared at Oxford Crown Court for sentencing. It was reported that Mullins subjected his partner of eight years to twice-monthly beatings, including an incident where he pushed her down the stairs while she was pregnant.
The investigation established that Mullins used physical strength to dominate his victim. Thames Valley Police reported that in October 2019, Mullins became enraged over a holiday photograph and battered his partner, forcing her to flee with her young son to a car. The prosecution reported that even after the relationship ended, Mullins continued his violence; in August 2020, he threw the victim against a wall after seeing a dating app notification, causing a gash to her head.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Mullins attempted to gaslight his victim by claiming via text message that she had caused her own injuries. Oxford Crown Court heard how the victim had become conditioned to accept repeated acts of violence over a period measured in years. The investigation established that Mullins’ jealousy was a primary driver of his conduct, leading to heavy beatings in 2019 and 2020 that required the victim to attend a minor injury unit.
Judge Maria Lamb noted that Mullins should have cherished the mother of his child but instead beat and battered her. For his actions in Witney, Mullins was unanimously convicted of controlling and coercive behaviour and causing actual bodily harm. The judge noted that the severity of the sustained abuse necessitated an immediate custodial sentence of three years and four months.
Status and Statutory Requirements
For the crimes reported in England, the status of Daniel Mullins is as follows:
- Custodial Sentence: Three years and four months in prison (2021).
- Restraining Order: A life-long order was imposed, banning all contact with the victim.
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Oxford Crown Court following a Thames Valley Police investigation.
- Criminal Record: Controlling and coercive behaviour; Actual bodily harm (ABH).
- Origin: Beechgate, Witney, Oxfordshire.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Mullins is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Thames Valley Police and the National Probation Service in the Oxfordshire area. Due to the violent nature of his conduct in Witney, his management is subject to scrutiny. Authorities state that his life-long restraining order is a critical tool to ensure the safety of the survivor, and any attempt by Mullins to bypass these restrictions will result in immediate arrest.
As a convicted violent offender, Mullins must adhere to strict licence conditions upon his release. Authorities state that his history of abuse and physical battery in Witney necessitates permanent vigilance. Any future reports of violence, harassment, or contact with the protected party in Oxfordshire or elsewhere will result in immediate recall to prison to serve the remainder of his sentence.
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