Peter Hook

Peter Hook defends writing about Caroline Aherne

New Order star Peter Hook has defended his decision to write about his tumultuous marriage to Caroline Aherne in his explosive new autobiography - and says he hopes it helps victims of abuse.

Dianne Bourne, Manchester Evening News, 10th October 2016

Caroline Aherne's family hit back at abuse claims

A source told the Mirror the family 'won't dignify the claims with an official response' after Hook claimed Aherne would stub out cigarettes on his arm and attack him with knives and bottles.

Mark Jefferies, The Mirror, 4th October 2016

Peter Hook claims wife Caroline Aherne battered him

Joy Division and New Order bassist Peter Hook has revealed he was subjected to serious physical abuse by his wife Caroline Aherne. The comedian, who died this year, would attack him with knives and bottles as well as putting cigarettes out on in his arm, he says in a new book.

Dianne Bourne, The Mirror, 3rd October 2016