Man jailed for harassment and assault in Northwich
Timothy Hourigan bombarded his ex with calls, texts and unwanted visits
A man living in Northwich, who harassed his former partner and assaulted her new partner, has been jailed.
Timothy Hourigan appeared at Chester Crown Court on Wednesday 15 October where he was sentenced to 20 months in prison.
The 50-year-old had previously pleaded guilty to harassment, intimidating a witness and assault by beating.
The court heard how in August 2025, police were called to reports that Hourigan had been harassing his ex-partner after he discovered she was in a relationship with another man.
The victim reported that the offences began in April 2025 when he began to bombard her with unwanted calls and text messages.
On one occasion he called the victim 49 times in one day, threatening to wait for her at her address.
Hourigan was arrested on Tuesday 5 August 2025 and questioned in relation to the incident. He was later released on bail with a number of strict conditions.
On Wednesday 20 August, Hourigan breached his conditions when he visited the victim’s home and assaulted her new partner.
Hourigan was later arrested and charged with harassment, assault and witness intimidation.
"manipulative individual"
Following the sentencing, PC Molly Plumb, of the Western Area Investigation Team, said:
“Hourigan is clearly a jealous and manipulative individual who was unable to accept that his relationship was over.
“He believed that by intimidating the victim and her new partner, he would be able stop her from moving forward with her life.
“Thankfully, as a result of statements provided by the victims, and the strength of the evidence gathered by the Western Area Investigation Team, Hourigan was left with no option but to admit his guilt.
“I hope the sentence handed to Hourigan will provide the victims with some reassurance, and also allow her and her new partner to move forward with their lives.”
In addition to his prison sentence Hourigan has also been handed a ten year-restraining order preventing him from contacting the victim.