Carlisle man jailed for over two years for coercive and controlling behaviour
Daniel Lytollis also received a banning order and driving ban
A Carlisle man has been jailed for multiple offences, including coercive and controlling behaviour.
Daniel Lytollis, 35, of Graham Street, Carlisle, was sentenced to two years and ten months in prison for a series of crimes:
- Engaging in coercive and controlling behaviour
- Two counts of criminal damage
- Possession of a knife in a public place
- Possession of an offensive weapon in a private place
- Failing to provide breath, urine, or blood sample for analysis
- Possession of class A drugs
As part of the sentencing, Lytollis was handed a five-year restraining order and a 25-month driving disqualification.
The coercive and controlling behaviour came to light after Lytollis twice attended a Carlisle address in March 2025. On his second visit, he was armed with a knife and caused damage to a doorbell camera by stabbing it repeatedly. A car on the driveway was also scratched using a knife.
Lytollis was later arrested at his home in Carlisle, where officers suspected he had been drink driving after finding empty bottles in his vehicle. He refused to provide a breath test both at his home and in custody.
A woman subsequently reported years of coercive and controlling behaviour. Evidence in the form of messages, voicemails, and videos further revealed his actions, including a video of Lytollis with a knife in his pocket and multiple threatening voicemails left for the victim.
Police searched Lytollis’s property and discovered weapons, including a machete, as well as a white powder later identified as cocaine.
Detective Constable Karen Minnion from Cumberland CID said: “Lytollis subjected the victim to various threats, controlling behaviour and caused damage to the victim’s property.
“Lytollis’s dangerous behaviour continued to escalate when he attended a family member’s address with a knife causing damage.
“His controlling behaviour involved him following the victim at work and making her take photos of her mileage to show how far she had travelled.
“We understand it can be difficult and distressing for victims of abuse to talk, however the Constabulary works closely with trusted partner agencies to provide the appropriate support which is tailored to an individual’s circumstances.
“This case highlights how behaviours can escalate and we would encourage anyone who has been victim to a domestic offence to contact police so that our officers can investigate. You will be supported throughout our investigation.
“These offences will not be tolerated by Cumbria Constabulary, and we will do everything within our power to hold them accountable for their actions and bring them to justice.”