Son Sentenced for Targeting Mother | Nottingham News

A son’s twisted revenge: Liam Oates, already convicted for robbing his mother and sentenced to four years, returned to her home to demand cash for drugs—leaving her financially crippled and terrified. After ignoring a restraining order, he escalated to violence, brandishing a knife when police arrived, locking her out and threatening officers. His mother, frail and recovering from a stroke, described him as having a “personal vendetta” that has destroyed her life. Now sentenced to 20 months for harassment, breach of protection, assault, and resisting arrest, Oates pleaded guilty, his lawyer acknowledging his drug-fueled downfall—but the judge condemned his cruelty toward a vulnerable woman who barely can walk without a cane. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7c43701b5566b8a0