"Gavin Lawlor's abusive actions included punching his girlfriend for liking a TikTok video, which exemplifies the extreme control he exerted over her."
"The court revealed that Lawlor's behavior escalated even after he was released on bail, indicating a persistent pattern of violence and coercive control."
Gavin Lawlor, 24, was sentenced to jail after the Court of Appeal tripled his original sentence for repeatedly assaulting his teenage girlfriend. His abusive behavior included punching her for liking a TikTok video, slapping her, and locking her in a room. Even after being released on bail for previous assaults, he continued to control her by removing her phone SIM card and monitoring her movements, demonstrating a pattern of coercive control and violence.
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