AFTV star ‘DT’ has had his jail sentence tripled for stalking and kidnapping his ex-partner.

Liam Goodenough, 42, has had his sentence increased from one year to three years following an appeal.

Goodenough stalked his former partner when she went on a date in July 2021, using a tracking feature on her phone to follow her to a hotel in Aylesbury.

At the hotel, Goodenough verbally abused his victim and assaulted her companion. He also took a photo of her in a state of undress.

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The offender dragged the victim out of the room and to his car, telling her that he had a knife and had her son in the car.

When the victim realised that Goodenough was lying and that her son was not in the car, she tried to escape, and a bystander intervened, allowing her to get out of the car.

Goodenough escaped but was arrested two days later and charged with kidnapping, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, stalking involving serious alarm or distress. He pleaded guilty to all three charges.

Charges of controlling or coercive behaviour in an intimate or family relationship and disclosing a private sexual photograph with intent to cause distress were to lie on file.

Following his sentencing at Aylesbury Crown Court on November 5, 2021, Thames Valley Police and the Crown Prosecution Service raised the case for review by the Solicitor General.

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On Thursday 13 January, Goodenough’s custodial sentence was increased to three years as a result of the appeal.

Goodenough, of Norfolk Road, Dunstable, is a well-known figure online due to his regular appearances on the YouTube channel AFTV, where he is known as “DT”.

Boasting more than 240,000 followers on Twitter, Goodenough shot to fame due to his regular rants about Arsenal Football Club and its players.

“DT” last tweeted on January 13 – the day of the appeal.

Speaking after the hearing, the Solicitor General, Alex Chalk QC MP said: “Goodenough subjected the victim to a shocking and frightening ordeal.

“I referred his sentence because I considered it did not reflect the gravity of the offending and was unduly lenient. I am glad that the Court of Appeal agrees.”

Supervising officer, Detective Sergeant Luke Pratt, from Buckinghamshire’s Domestic Abuse Investigation Unit added: “We welcome the decision by the Solicitor General to increase Goodenough’s sentence.

“He caused great distress to his victim and this updated sentence reflects the seriousness of his behaviour.

“Thames Valley Police is committed to investigating domestic abuse and bringing offenders to justice.

“We work closely with the CPS, partner agencies, and charities to bring a collective response and hope this case provides confidence for other victims to speak out.”

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