Kane Richard Stockbridge, a long-distance heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driver from Darfield, Barnsley, who is now believed to spend substantial periods in Newport, South Wales, has received a community order after pleading guilty to assault by beating against his former partner.
The proceedings at Blackburn Magistrates’ Court detailed a pattern of physical abuse and intimidation. In one specific incident, Stockbridge launched a sustained assault on the victim, punching her repeatedly in the face, arms, and eye. The severity of the injuries sustained during the attack required emergency medical treatment at hospital.
The court heard that the violence was compounded by continuous threats of further harm, which kept the victim in a heightened state of fear regarding what Stockbridge might do next.
Under standard domestic abuse reporting protections, victims of violent relationship abuse are safeguarded by court-imposed protective orders to ensure their safety and prevent further distress.
Appearing before Blackburn Magistrates’ Court on 28 November 2025, Stockbridge entered a formal guilty plea to a charge of assault by beating.
Magistrates sentenced Stockbridge to a 12-month community order containing a requirement to complete 20 rehabilitation activity requirement (RAR) days. He was additionally ordered to pay a £500 fine, £750 in compensation to the victim, and £150 towards prosecution costs.
The bench also granted a 12-month restraining order prohibiting Stockbridge from contacting the victim either directly or indirectly. Following an administrative amendment to the court notice on 10 December 2025, the order remains strictly in force until 27 November 2026. Breaching the provisions of a restraining order constitutes a separate indictable offence under UK law, carrying a maximum statutory sentence of up to five years’ imprisonment.
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