Dungannon man accused of double domestic abuse campaign of coercion and threats refused bail again

BAIL has again been refused in the case of a man accused of a simultaneous campaign of coercion and vile threats against two ex-partners, which include blackmail, revenge porn, intimidation and comments of finding a man to rape one complainant’s toddler child.

In order of occurrence Patrick Maughan (20) from Earls Court, Dungannon, faces four counts of threatening to kill Complainant A and single counts of abusive behaviour and communications misuse between September 10 and 23.

Then between October 4 and 10 he allegedly blackmailed Complainant B, threatened to disclose a sexual image and used abusive behaviour.

He was refused bail when first charged last month and mounted a further application today (Wednesday) at Dungannon Magistrates Court which remained opposed.

A detective constable explained a report was received from Manchester police on September 23 in relation to domestic violence offences involving Complainant A who ended their relationship in May.

Among a series of messages he allegedly said, “On my grandfather’s grave when you’re got, I’m cutting you to bits. You won’t be talking. There’ll be cars waiting.”

Police contacted Maughan by phone but he refused to disclose his location and denied knowing Complainant A.

Then on October 5 Complainant B reported ending a relationship with Maughan in 2024, but his behaviour had “escalated” having become aware on the ongoing investigation.

She said they were together around four months when they ran away to get married, but this ended amid domestic abuse reports in Dungannon.

Complainant B fled to England to escape Maughan and blocked him from all social media.

She then received extremely graphic calls in which Maughan, “Threatened to kill her, burn her alive, cut her with a blade and other horrendous things,” said the detective.

Maughan allegedly threatened to get “a Black man to rape her toddler daughter, pull her eyes out and slice her.”

Complainant B told police he had naked video-recordings of her while she was dressing, only discovering this out when he sent it to her demanding she to unblock him or he would post it online.

He then asked for £500 not to post it during 30 calls and messages over a two-hour period late at night.

Terrified, Complainant B contacted police on October 7 to withdraw from the investigation ‘under duress’ but has since re-engaged.

Police carried out extensive searches for Maughan, finally locating him in Newry.

He denied all allegations insisting he hasn’t had a mobile phone for months but when arrested was in possession of two devices, one of which had an extra SIM card.

Objecting to bail the detective said, “There are vulnerable persons including a very young child are assessed high risk. Complainant B felt so intimidated she fled the country. He continually phoned telling her to withdraw the charges so he could travel to England to live with her. He warned her not to tell police or she would regret it.”

In terms of Complainant A, the threats alluded to cars waiting, which would suggest associates in England could act on his behalf.

“Based on the threats to both women and a small child police don’t believe any bail conditions would negate risks,” said the detective. “I’ve honestly never heard threats said so graphically.”

A defence barrister stressed Maughan denies all allegations and insists the recorded messages aren’t his voice and the phones found aren’t his.

However, throwing out the application, District Judge Francis Rafferty told the defence it should not have been mounted so soon after previous refusal.

Maughan will appear again by video-link in December.