Blackpool man charged with controlling and coercive behaviour

A Blackpool man has made his first court appearance charged with controlling and coercive behaviour against a woman.
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Joey Hoban, 35, of Central Drive, is alleged to have controlled her use of a phone, stopped her leaving her home and emotional control over her.

Hoban is also charged with assaulting the woman by throwing a speaker at her.

He faces a third charge of perverting the course of justice.

That charge must be be dealt with at Preston Crown Court on July 13.