Stephen Marriott

firefighter

Stephen Marriott is an Auckland firefighter who was recently sentenced for assaulting and strangling his former partner, an early childhood teacher. He faced multiple charges, including four for strangulation and three for male assaults female, stemming from a turbulent relationship that began in 2021. After being convicted on one charge of strangulation and one of male assaults female, Marriott received a sentence of six months of community detention, 100 hours of community work, and nine months of supervision. His actions have raised serious concerns about domestic violence, particularly given his role as a firefighter, a position associated with safety and protection.