A 22-year-old man has been jailed for more than two years and issued with a restraining order after pleading guilty to various domestic abuse and firearm offences.

Connor Flynn was sentenced to a total of 27 months imprisonment at Northampton Crown Court on June 25 after he changed his plea before he was due to stand trial at the same court earlier this year.

At the sentencing hearing, Flynn, previously of Marion Square, Kettering, was also issued with a seven-year restraining order, preventing him from contacting the woman subjected to his ‘abhorrent’ behaviour.

Detective Constable Luke Delong from Northants Police’s domestic abuse investigation unit, who led the investigation, said: “No-one should have to live in fear or change the way they live because of someone else.

placeholder image — JAILED Connor Flynn /Northants Police

"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.

“We would encourage anyone who has been affected by this type of behaviour to please contact police on 101, where you can speak to a police officer in confidence. Dial 999 in the event of an emergency or if a crime is ongoing.”

The court was told that between September 2024 and May 2025, Flynn engaged in behaviour, which was controlling or coercive, using intimidation while repeatedly questioning the woman who she was with and where she had been.

His behaviour had a serious effect on her and when she ended the relationship, Flynn sent her threatening and abusive voicemails before going on to assault occasioning actual bodily harm between May 28 and June 1, 2025.

An investigation by Northamptonshire Police’s domestic abuse investigation unit led to Flynn being charged with seven offences against the woman. However, he only admitted to engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour and one count of assault.

Flynn continued to deny the other offences and the judge ordered two further counts of ABH, two counts of threatening to share an intimate photograph and one of false imprisonment to remain on file. He was also ordered to pay a £228 surcharge.

At the same hearing, Flynn was sentenced for two counts of possession of an imitation firearm in a public place after he pleaded guilty to shooting a man in Elizabeth Street, Corby, with a BB gun on August 23, 2023.

Anyone affected by any of the issues of domestic violence or controlling behaviour can find advice and support – including how to make a report at https://orlo.uk/rajUv

Report non-emergency crime and information via 101 or online at https://orlo.uk/745I8 but in an emergency, always call 999.

Find out more about making an application under Clare’s Law - https://www.northants.police.uk/.../request-information.../