Connor Pennell Jailed for Nine-and-a-Half Years

Connor Pennell, a 28-year-old from Skelmersdale, has been sentenced to nine-and-a-half years in prison at Bolton Crown Court after being found guilty of rape, controlling and coercive behavior, non-fatal strangulation, and voyeurism. His arrest followed the discovery of footage on a baby monitor, which captured his attack on the victim and was saved on his phone. Despite a prior record and a protection from harassment order, Pennell continued his abusive behavior, including threats to release intimate images if the victim reported his breaches. The victim, who feared for her life, bravely reported him, leading to his conviction and placement on the Sex Offenders Register, with an indefinite restraining order against contact with the victim. The case underscores the severe impact of domestic violence and the importance of victims coming forward to report such crimes.