An Arsenal Fan TV star who stalked, assaulted and kidnapped his former girlfriend has had his jail sentence tripled.
Liam Goodenough, commonly known as 'Mr. DT', verbally abused his former partner and threatened her with a knife after stalking her as she went on a date.
Goodenough, a long-time regular on AFTV, was convicted of stalking involving serious alarm or distress, and kidnapping last year. On November 5 at Aylesbury Crown Court, he was sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment, and was also handed a restraining order for a period of 10 years.
Now, following a referral to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence (ULS) scheme, Goodenough's sentence was increased to three years' imprisonment .
Goodenough was last seen on AFTV media on New Year’s Day, following Arsenal's 2-1 defeat to Manchester City. He became well known among fans for his rants following matches.
AFTV issued a statement on Monday saying that Goodenough, 42, will never be used on their channels again.
"This morning we have been made aware of news regarding DT, who was a regular contributor on AFTV until July 2021," the statement read.
"We are utterly appalled and disgusted by his actions and totally condemn domestic abuse, or violence of any kind
"DT had made us aware of personal issues in his life, however we can unequivocally say that the extent of the information made public by the Government today is new to us
"DT appeared on AFTV on 1st Jan when the severity of his legal case was unbeknownst to us. The recent developments come as a complete shock to all at AFTV.
"In light of the shocking news, DT will be offered absolutely no place on the channel again."
Aylesbury Crown Court previously heard how Goodenough stalked his former partner as she went on a date, jealously sending the victim’s brother messages threatening suicide and demanding to know the location of the victim.
Using a tracking feature on her phone, Goodenough drove to the hotel the victim was staying at and verbally abused her, as well as assaulting her companion. He then proceeded to photograph her in a state of undress.
Goodenough dragged the victim out of the hotel room to his car, suggesting he had a knife and that her son was in the vehicle. However, when she realised that her son was not in the car she tried to escape. A bystander intervened and the victim was able to get out of the car, while Goodenough escaped.
Speaking after the hearing at the Court of Appeal, 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."
