A man has been jailed for abusing his former partner in Stony Stratford.
Lloyd Cole, aged 29, of no fixed abode, was jailed for two years and seven months at Aylesbury Crown Court on Friday.
Cole had previously pleaded guilty to two counts of assault by beating, three counts of criminal damage, one count of assault causing actual bodily harm, one count of intentional strangulation and one count of intentional suffocation.
Cole has also been given an indefinite restraining order.
The victim, a woman in her forties, and Cole were in a relationship for around five to six months. Cole quickly became controlling, preventing the victim from socialising, cutting her off from family and friends by restricting her access. Cole moved himself into his victim’s home and refused to leave despite being asked multiple times.
On 13 February this year, Cole picked up the victim’s phone and threw it at the wall damaging it beyond repair before throwing it at the victim and injuring her wrist.
On 7 March, Cole broke the victim’s laptop and snapped her new phone in half. The victim tried to escape through a window in her own home, but she was dragged back inside by Cole. She managed to flee the address and seek help at a nearby pub.
A day later, Cole broke into his victim’s house by smashing a window. He then pulled the victim out of her bed, dragging her by her hair, subjecting her to hours of physical violence, causing her face to swell and a black eye. A neighbour heard the altercation and called the police, who forced entry to the property and caught Cole standing over the victim.
The victim suffered a black eye after being bitten, a large lump under her eye as well as other injuries to her arms, legs and knees.
Cole was arrested at the scene and charged with the offences the following day (9/3).
“The incidents on 8 March not only left the victim fearing for her life but left her with physical and mental scars that she is still recovering from,” said investigating officer, Detective Constable Leah Bowyer.
“I am so immensely proud of her courage and bravery throughout this investigation which has helped us secure this conviction against Lloyd Cole, who is a violent individual and a danger towards women.
“I hope that the victim can begin to move forward with her life following today's sentencing.
“If you are a victim of domestic abuse, Thames Valley Police is here to support you.
“I would also like to highlight the importance of Clare's Law, a scheme designed to allow the police to disclose a person's history of abusive behaviour to those who may be at risk. You can find more information on our website or by calling 101.”
