UPDATE: A worker at the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice has been charged with multiple offenses including domestic abuse and coercive control. Lisa Jane Davies, a 44-year-old mother of five from Lisburn, Co Antrim, appeared in Laganside Magistrate’s Court this morning, facing a total of 13 charges.
This shocking case comes to light just a day after Davies’ arrest on November 14, 2025, following a police investigation that revealed troubling details. Authorities claim she exploited vulnerable men through dating sites, forming rapid relationships before allegedly committing various offenses.
The charges against Davies include criminal damage, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, theft, and intimidation of a witness, among others. The court learned that she had used multiple aliases during her interactions with victims.
During the hearing, police expressed serious concerns about granting bail due to Davies’ position at the hospice. Defense solicitor Hamill Clawson argued that Davies had not committed any offenses in the last year and that she was aware of the ongoing police investigation. However, Magistrate Amanda Henderson emphasized the need to protect potential victims, stating, “My main concern is to protect future vulnerable individuals.”
Davies has been ordered to refrain from any contact with witnesses and must surrender photographic identification. Additionally, she is required to report to police in Lisburn on Mondays and Fridays between 5 PM and 7 PM and is barred from leaving Northern Ireland. Bail has been set at £750, and she is prohibited from accessing dating sites or apps.
A follow-up court date has been scheduled for December 15, 2025, as the legal proceedings continue. This case raises significant concerns about safety in positions of trust, highlighting the urgent need for vigilance in protecting vulnerable individuals.
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