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Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Daily Mail
Former BBC and Sky freelance presenter admits domestic abuse against his ex-girlfriend
A sports presenter has pleaded guilty to carrying out a brutal campaign of domestic abuse against a former partner. Bobby Nwanze, 36, acted aggressively towards the victim and made abusive and derogatory remarks towards her while they were a couple over a four-year period. The online podcaster, who has worked as a freelance sports reporter with BBC Scotland and Sky, also accused the woman of cheating on him, threatened to damage her car and monitored her movements. Nwanze, from Edinburgh, also engaged in controlling financial behaviour and on one occasion seized his partner's arm and pulled her towards him in March 2023. He pleaded guilty to a heavily amended charge under the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 when he appeared under the name Charles Nwanze at the capital's sheriff court on Wednesday. Court papers state Nwanze committed the offences on various occasions at his home, Newcraighall primary school and at North High Street in Musselburgh, East Lothian, between April 2019 and March 2023. Fiscal depute Emma Tod told the court the Crown will prepare a written narrative into the course of domestic offending and all the details will be read out at the sentencing hearing. Sheriff Peter Anderson agreed to the motion and deferred sentence on Nwanze for the preparation a criminal justice social work report to next month. Nwanze pleaded guilty to a heavily amended charge under the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 when he appeared under the name Charles Nwanze at Edinburgh Sheriff Court Nwanze's bail was continued as Sheriff Anderson reminded him of the special condition not to approach or contact the victim in any way until the next hearing. According to his online profile, Nwanze was a professional footballer who played with Clyde U19s and was employed as part of the media team with Stenhousemuir FC. He was born in Nigeria and claims he moved to Scotland after being scouted by Rangers FC in 1998. He went on to play for Scotland at youth level. Nwanze was more recently employed by the City of Edinburgh Council as a property assistant and administrator and is currently studying for a degree in Construction and the Built Environment at Edinburgh Napier University. The content creator also has a prominent online presence and has interviewed former Scottish international footballers Derek Ferguson, Kevin Thomson and Garry O'Connor on his YouTube channel.
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Scottish sports presenter admits to horror four-year long domestic abuse campaign
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A SPORTS presenter has pleaded guilty to carrying out a brutal campaign of domestic abuse against a former partner. Bobby Nwanze engaged in a course of conduct that was abusive of the woman at various locations including his home and at a primary school. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Bobby Nwanze appeared at court today Credit: ALEXANDER LAWRIE Nwanze, 36, acted aggressively towards the victim and made abusive and derogatory remarks towards her while they were a couple over a four year period. The brute, who has worked as a freelance sports reporter with BBC Scotland and Sky, also accused the woman of cheating on him, threatened to damage her car and monitored her movements. The abusive behaviour saw the online podcaster engage in controlling financial behaviour and on one occasion he seized her arm and pulled her towards him in March 2023. Nwanze, from Edinburgh, pleaded guilty to a heavily amended charge under the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 when he appeared under the name Charles Nwanze at the capital's sheriff court on Wednesday. Court papers state Nwanze committed the offences on various occasions at his home, Newcraighall primary school and at North High Street in Musselburgh, East Lothian, between April 2019 and March 2023. Fiscal depute Emma Tod told the court the Crown are to prepare a written narrative into the course of domestic offending and all the details will be read out at the sentencing hearing. Sheriff Peter Anderson agreed to the motion and deferred sentence on Nwanze for the preparation a criminal justice social work report to next month. Sheriff Anderson continued Nwanze's bail and reminded him of the special condition not to approach of contact the victim in any way until the next hearing. Nwanze's online profile states he was a professional footballer who played with Clyde U19s and was employed as part of the media team with Stenhousemuir FC. He was born in Nigeria and claims he moved to Scotland after being scouted by Rangers in 1998 and went on to play for Scotland at youth level. Awkward moment Rangers boss Russell Martin's BBC interview is abruptly cut short as he admits 'I talk too much' Nwanze was more recently employed by the City of Edinburgh Council as a property assistant and administrator and is currently studying for a degree in Construction and the Built Environment at Edinburgh Napier University. The content creator also has a prominent online presence and has interviewed former Scottish international footballers Derek Ferguson, Kevin Thomson and Garry O'Connor on his YouTube channel. Sheriff Anderson said: 'Your bail conditions are going to remain in force. 'I don't want you to ask me any questions or say anything to me but you must continue to obey the bail conditions as they will be in force. 'I imagine when you are sentenced the court will have to consider what we call a non-harassment order, which is effectively likely to be a continuation of the bail conditions.' Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Edinburgh Live
6 days ago
- Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh sports presenter accused former partner of cheating and grabbed her arm
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info An Edinburgh sports presenter has pleaded guilty to carrying out a brutal campaign of domestic abuse against a former partner. Bobby Nwanze engaged in a course of conduct that was abusive of the woman at various locations including his home and at a primary school. Nwanze, 36, acted aggressively towards the victim and made abusive and derogatory remarks towards her while they were a couple over a four year period. The brute, who has worked as a freelance sports reporter with BBC Scotland and Sky, also accused the woman of cheating on him, threatened to damage her car and monitored her movements. The abusive behaviour saw the online podcaster engage in controlling financial behaviour and on one occasion he seized her arm and pulled her towards him in March 2023. Nwanze, from Edinburgh, pleaded guilty to a heavily amended charge under the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 when he appeared under the name Charles Nwanze at the capital's sheriff court on Wednesday. Court papers state Nwanze committed the offences on various occasions at his home, Newcraighall primary school and at North High Street in Musselburgh, East Lothian, between April 2019 and March 2023. Fiscal depute Emma Tod told the court the Crown are to prepare a written narrative into the course of domestic offending and all the details will be read out at the sentencing hearing. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages Sheriff Peter Anderson agreed to the motion and deferred sentence on Nwanze for the preparation a criminal justice social work report to next month. Sheriff Anderson continued Nwanze's bail and reminded him of the special condition not to approach of contact the victim in any way until the next hearing. Nwanze's online profile states he was a professional footballer who played with Clyde U19s and was employed as part of the media team with Stenhousemuir FC. He was born in Nigeria and claims he moved to Scotland after being scouted by Rangers FC in 1998 and went on to play for Scotland at youth level. Nwanze was more recently employed by the City of Edinburgh Council as a property assistant and administrator and is currently studying for a degree in Construction and the Built Environment at Edinburgh Napier University. The content creator also has a prominent online presence and has interviewed former Scottish international footballers Derek Ferguson, Kevin Thomson and Garry O'Connor on his YouTube channel.
