Blackpool man, 30, appears in court accused of falsely imprisoning his ex-partner

A Blackpool man is accused of engaging in controlling behaviour towards his former partner – including assaulting and falsely imprisoning her.
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Benjamin Harding, 30, of Central Drive, appeared before District Judge Jane Goodwin at Blackpool Magistrates’ Court today (Thursday, August 11).

He denied engaging in controlling behaviour and assaulting the woman.

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He was remanded in custody until his trial on Thursday, September 1.

What is false imprisonment?

False imprisonment is where "the accused intentionally or recklessly, and unlawfully, restricts a person’s freedom of movement totally”.