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John Costello, from Bootle, is wanted by police (Image: Merseyside Police )<\/p>\nJohn Costello was previously jailed for controlling every aspect of a former partner’s life John Costello, from Bootle, is wanted by police (Image: Merseyside Police )<\/p>\n
A man who was previously jailed for punching a former partner in the face and controlling her life is wanted by police. Merseyside Police said John Costello, from Bootle<\/a>, could have information about a domestic incident<\/a>.<\/p>\n Officers said they would like to speak to the 39-year-old following an alleged breach of a restraining order. Back in 2019<\/a>, Costello admitted engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour and assault causing actual bodily harm.<\/p>\n He cried in the dock as he was jailed for 18 months and handed a five-year restraining order. The court heard at the time that he humiliated and degraded his long-suffering partner, sometimes in front of their three children<\/a>.<\/p>\n The jealous thug controlled every aspect of her life, including who she spoke to and what clothes she wore. And it led to the heartbreaking situation when their two-year-old daughter repeated his cruel jibes.<\/p>\n The brave victim found the courage to split up with Costello. But Costello went to his victim’s home and subjected her to a cowardly morning attack on August 9 that year.<\/p>\n He let himself into her house, pushed her into a wall, then when she went outside, punched her in the face. She suffered a bloodied and swollen nose, plus pain and bruising to her arms, legs, back and head.<\/p>\n If you see him or have any information about his whereabouts, contact police via @MerPolCC on X, \u2018Merseyside Police Contact Centre\u2019 on Facebook<\/a>, or call 101 with reference 25000588350.<\/p>\n You can also anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.<\/p>\n Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by signing up to our daily and breaking newsletter<\/a>. Sign up to our breaking news newsletter here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Follow us on X<\/a> @LivECHONews<\/a> or on Bluesky @liverpoolecho.co.uk <\/a>– official Liverpool ECHO accounts – real news in real time<\/a>.<\/p>\n We’re also on Facebook\/theliverpoolecho<\/a> – your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Liverpool ECHO.<\/p>\n Join the Liverpool ECHO Breaking News and Top Stories WhatsApp community to receive the latest news straight to your phone by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0_OWR_LECH_250825_mpolice.jpg\")
John Costello, from Bootle, is wanted by police (Image: Merseyside Police )<\/p>\n