UPDATE: A worker at the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice has been charged with 13 serious offenses, including domestic abuse and coercive control, in a case that has raised urgent concerns about the safety of vulnerable individuals. Lisa Jane Davies, a 44-year-old mother of five from Lisburn, Co Antrim, was arrested on November 14, 2025, and appeared in Laganside Magistrate’s Court this morning.
The charges against Davies include criminal damage, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, theft, intimidation of a witness, and attempting to pervert the course of justice. Authorities report that she allegedly used multiple aliases to engage with vulnerable men on dating sites, quickly forming relationships that raised red flags.
During the court proceedings, police opposed bail, citing the nature of the charges and concerns about her ongoing role at the hospice. Defence solicitor Hamill Clawson argued that Davies had not offended in the past year and had been aware of the police investigation. However, Magistrate Amanda Henderson expressed serious concerns about protecting future vulnerable individuals.
Judge Henderson emphasized the importance of safeguarding, stating, “My main concern is to protect future vulnerable individuals.” She issued strict bail conditions, prohibiting Davies from contacting any witnesses, accessing dating sites, and requiring her to surrender photographic ID. Davies is also mandated to report to police in Lisburn on Mondays and Fridays between 5 PM and 7 PM and is barred from leaving the jurisdiction of Northern Ireland.
Davies has been granted bail set at £750, with a future court date scheduled for December 15, 2025. The situation remains tense as the community reacts to the implications of a hospice worker facing such grave allegations.
This developing story highlights critical concerns over the safety of vulnerable populations within care facilities. For ongoing updates and the latest news, visit the Belfast Live homepage.
