A man who breached a restraining order has been jailed in one of the first court cases where SmartWater liquid has been used as part of t

David Buen had been handed the five-year order in September 2023 after being convicted of breaching a previous order put in place following his conviction for controlling and coercive behaviour.

He breached the restraining order in October 2023 and was recalled to prison. However, after being released from prison, he then breached the order again in April 2024 by attending the victim’s home in the Alfreton area.

Once arrested, Buen was placed under an ultraviolet light which showed the SmartWater on his skin and clothing. Officers took photographs which were shown to Buen during his police interview and he then admitted the offence.

The 52-year-old, of no fixed address, was charged with breaching a restraining order and appeared at Derby Crown Court on 11 June when he pleaded guilty to the breach and to committing an offence during the operational period of a suspended sentence.

He was jailed for a total of 32 weeks and also given a 10-year Stalking Protection Order.

This is one of the first domestic abuse-related court cases nationally where SmartWater has been used in the evidential chain. West Yorkshire Police secured the first conviction using the forensic marking system in 2022 when a man was jailed after breaching a non-molestation order.

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