Birmingham man sentenced for domestic abuse offences in Redditch
A 39-year-old man from Birmingham has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison after being found guilty of a string of domestic abuse offences in Worcestershire.
Last updated 30th Mar 2023
Martin Fitzgerald, of Collingwood Road in Birmingham, appeared at Birmingham Crown Court on Monday 27 March and was sentenced to a total of ten counts relating to domestic abuse.
They include intentional strangulation, assault by beating and criminal damage.
Fitzgerald was also handed a seven-year restraining order, prohibiting him from contacting the victim directly or indirectly, and disqualified from driving for 21 months.
Detective Inspector Laura Douglas, Protecting Vulnerable People team said: “Above anything else, I admire the strength and courage of the victim in this case. I hope her bravery encourages others who may find themselves in a similar position to come forward and report to us.
“We will act on all reports made and offer our full support to anyone who feels they are a victim of domestic violence – as this case shows both we, the police, and the courts take any reports of domestic abuse very seriously.”