Local sentence follows prolonged campaign of intimidation
A 22-year-old man formerly of Marion Square, Kettering, has been imprisoned for more than two years after admitting offences relating to domestic abuse and assault.
At Northampton Crown Court on 25 June, Connor Flynn was sentenced to a total of 27 months imprisonment after changing his plea prior to a scheduled trial earlier this year. The court also imposed a seven-year restraining order prohibiting him from contacting the woman who was the subject of his behaviour.
What the court heard
Prosecution evidence covered a period from September 2024 to May 2025, during which Flynn is said to have engaged in conduct described in court as controlling or coercive behaviour. The behaviour included repeated questioning of the victim about who she was with and where she had been, and the use of intimidation that had a serious effect on her.
When the relationship ended, Flynn is reported to have sent threatening and abusive voicemails. The court heard he committed an assault occasioning actual bodily harm between 28 May and 1 June 2025.
Charges, pleas and remaining counts
Northamptonshire Police's domestic abuse investigation unit charged Flynn with a total of seven offences relating to the same victim. He admitted to the offence of engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour and to one count of assault. He continued to deny other charges; the judge ordered several counts to remain on file.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sentence | 27 months imprisonment |
| Restraining order | 7 years |
| Period of offending | September 2024 – May 2025 |
| Admitted offences | Controlling or coercive behaviour; one count of assault |
| Counts left on file | Two counts of ABH, two counts of threatening to share an intimate photograph, one of false imprisonment |
Police reaction and community advice
Detective Constable Luke Delong, who led the investigation within Northamptonshire Police’s domestic abuse unit, praised the victim for reporting the conduct and stressed the impact of controlling behaviour.
“No-one should have to live in fear or change the way they live because of someone else. Controlling and coercive behaviour can have a devastating impact on victims, often leaving them feeling isolated, frightened and trapped, and I would like to praise the brave woman who decided enough was enough and stood up to Flynn’s intolerable behaviour,”
DC Delong encouraged anyone affected by similar behaviour to contact police on 101 to speak to an officer in confidence, and to dial 999 in an emergency or if a crime is ongoing.
What this means for Kettering
The sentence will be of relevance to the local community not only because the defendant lived in Kettering but because it highlights the police and courts’ approach to domestic abuse cases in the county. The imposition of a long restraining order alongside a custodial term underlines the seriousness with which such offences are treated.
Support and reporting routes remain important. Local residents affected by domestic abuse can contact Northamptonshire Police or seek support from local domestic abuse charities and services. The force’s public guidance on reporting remains: call 101 for non-emergencies and 999 if there is immediate danger.
- Sentence: 27 months' imprisonment.
- Restraining order: seven years, no contact with the victim.
- Period of offending: Sept 2024 to May 2025; ABH between 28 May–1 June 2025.
The case serves as a reminder to the Kettering community of the resources available to victims and the consequences for those found to have committed domestic abuse offences.
