Officers are issuing an appeal to locate a wanted man from Bournemouth who was found guilty in his absence for domestic abuse offences.
Nicholas Cash, aged 23 and formerly of Bournemouth, was found guilty on Friday 24 February 2023 following a trial at Bournemouth Crown Court of controlling or coercive behaviour, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, criminal damage and administering a poisonous or noxious substance with intent.
He is due to be sentenced at the same court on Tuesday 14 March 2023.
Cash did not attend his trial and is wanted by police. It is believed he could have travelled to Thailand but this has not been confirmed.
The offences related to his behaviour between February and November 2020 toward a former partner.
The jury heard how he subjected her to a number of threats and physical assaults in the context of a controlling relationship and also damaged her mobile phone.
On one occasion the defendant shot his victim with a BB gun, causing cuts, bruising and abrasions.
He would leave her locked up in their shared flat all day and confiscated her mobile phone, while he also repeatedly assaulted her.
Cash made repeated threats to his victim.
In October 2020 the defendant used a piece of glass from a broken picture frame to cut the victim’s right cheek. She also reported that he strangled her on a number of occasions.
Detective Constable Michael White, of Dorset Police, said: “Nicholas Cash subjected his victim to the most despicable psychological, emotional and physical abuse.
“We take all reports of domestic abuse extremely seriously and are committed to supporting victims as well as ensuring offenders are held to account.
“We have worked hard to compile evidence and secure a conviction against Cash. Now we are determined to locate him to ensure he faces the consequences of his abhorrent offending.
“I would urge anyone with information as to his whereabouts to please contact Dorset Police.”
If you see Nicholas Cash, you should dial 999 immediately. Anyone else with other information regarding his whereabouts should call 101, quoting occurrence number 55230015329. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
If you have been a victim of domestic abuse, or you know someone who is being abused, please report it to Dorset Police. This can be done in confidence.
If abuse is in progress and someone is in immediate danger, call 999. Otherwise, please contact us at www.dorset.police.uk/contact or by calling 101. Crimes can also be reported anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
For more information on help and advice around domestic abuse as well as details of agencies that can offer support visit www.dorset.police.uk/da.
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