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Estate agency boss accused of domestic abuse

The owner of an estate agency in Brighton is facing allegations of domestic abuse against a former partner, The Brighton Argus reports.

Matthew Pahlavan, 41, the managing director of Truemans estate agency, is accused of beating the woman, making threats of assaulting her, threatening arson, and accusing her of turning him into a bad person. Meanwhile he reportedly demanded she send him pictures of her current clothing, keep her mobile phone location services switched on, as well as go to work.

He appeared at magistrates court on September 22 charged with assault by beating, intentional strangulation, engaging in controlling/coercive behaviour and sending a letter/communication/article conveying a threatening message.

Pahlavan pleaded not guilty to assault by beating and did not enter a plea to the other charges.

The alleged incidents took place between February 1 and September 19 2023. He was arrested one day later.

He has been released on bail with strict conditions and is set to appear at crown court on October 20.

 

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