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.
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.