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The Courier
2 days ago
- The Courier
Serial domestic abuser from Dundee back behind bars
A dangerous serial domestic abuser from Dundee is facing an extended sentence after subjecting his former partner to years of torment. Steven Carr attacked the woman with a can of deodorant, grabbed and ripped her underwear and used a naked photo of her as his profile image on WhatsApp. Carr, 45, was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison in February 2019 after terrorising three separate women at addresses in Dundee. He is now back in custody after he admitted abusing another woman between September 2022 and August 2024 at locations in the city, as well as a hotel on the Greek island of Santorini. The 45-year-old pled guilty at Dundee Sheriff Court to shouting, swearing, calling her derogatory names as well as accessing and monitoring her online accounts. She was contacted excessively by Carr, who left threatening and abusive voicemails as well as accusing her of being unfaithful. He threatened to kill himself and deterred her from seeing friends and family. The charge states Carr bombarded the woman with abusive emails and texts and accessed her property without permission. On June 29 last year, the brute left the woman injured after assaulting her with a can of deodorant. She was grabbed by Carr, who ripped her underwear in the process. Carr also admitted striking the woman on the face while she was driving and damaging the Santorini hotel room, as well as changing his WhatsApp picture to a naked image of her. A separate charge stated he breached bail conditions between August 13 and 23 last year by repeatedly contacting her and going to her house. Carr also sent abusive voice notes and WhatsApp messages to a woman that was not his partner between January and August 2024. 'I am of the view that some form of post-custodial supervision would be of assistance to Mr Carr,' his solicitor John Boyle said. 'He has not undertaken any offence-focused work.' Sheriff David Hall said: 'I am looking at the possibility of an extended sentence here. 'Before deciding how to sentence you, sentence will be deferred for a criminal justice social work report.' Carr, remanded at HMP Perth, will return to court next month.
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Prestigious award given to Swindon man after ‘severe mental health crisis'
A Swindon man has been honoured with a prestigious award for his contributions to healthcare. Steven Carr was one of 26 individuals to receive the British Citizen Award (BCA) at the Palace of Westminster. The award recognises people who have made outstanding contributions to society. Mr Carr received the BCA Medal of Honour for Service to Healthcare (BCAh) for his work in mental health and suicide prevention. Your Community, Your News Subscribe to Swindon Advertiser now for either 50% off for a year or 3 months for £3. Stay connected with all local happenings. #CommunityNews #SpecialOffer — Swindon Advertiser (@swindonadver) January 20, 2025 He is the founder of Mindcanyon, an organisation that provides mental health and suicide prevention training. Mindcanyon offers mental health first aid, suicide first aid, and workplace wellbeing programmes. The aim is to help organisations and individuals recognise early signs of mental health challenges and take action to prevent suicides. Mr Carr's journey to founding Mindcanyon was inspired by his own experiences. After a severe mental health crisis at work left him homeless, he walked the length of Great Britain to raise awareness about mental health issues. He recognised a lack of adequate support and developed his own mental health and suicide education and wellbeing programmes. Since 2016, Mr Carr has delivered more than 200 mental health and suicide first aid courses. Read more: Vue Swindon cinema to shut before completing major revamp He frequently speaks at conferences and events, sharing his personal story and the work he is doing to empower others toward better mental health and wellbeing. Steve Ashton, chief partnership officer at Places for People, presented Mr Carr with the BCA Medal of Honour. He said: "All nominations were totally inspiring and humbling. "It was an absolute privilege and honour to represent Places for People as founding sponsors." The presentation was hosted by TV presenter Matt Allwright and attended by BCA patrons, including Dame Mary Perkins, founder of Specsavers. Supporters from sponsors One Stop, Specsavers, Places for People, Wates and Novus Solutions, as well as peer host, The Rt Hon Lord Dholakia, were also present. Following the ceremony, medallists enjoyed an open top lap of honour tour provided by Big Bus London.
