Earls Barton man jailed over coercive control and assault of former partner
It follows a Northamptonshire Police investigation
An Earls Barton man who admitted the coercive control and assault of his then partner has been sent to prison for 18 months.
Mohammed Ullah, aged 42, was arrested by Response officers from Northamptonshire Police after a woman he was in a relationship with called 999 on the evening of September 25, 2023, after Ullah had become violent towards her during an argument.
When officers arrived, she told them Ullah had grabbed her by the arms and then by the throat and had threatened to kill himself if she ended the relationship.
The woman went on to disclose 12 months of abuse from Ullah, including him attacking her if she refused him sex, calling her derogatory names, threatening to crash his car with them both in it, and beating his dog.
He went on to be charged with controlling/coercive behaviour in an intimate/family relationship, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, intentional strangulation and causing unnecessary suffering to an animal.
Ullah was due to go on trial at Northampton Crown Court, but on March 18 entered guilty pleas to the coercive control and assault charges.
On May 8, Ullah, of Stevens Court, Earls Barton, returned to the court where he was sentenced to a total of one year and six months’ imprisonment, and told to pay £187 victim surcharge.
He was also handed a 10-year restraining order preventing him from any contact, by any means, with the victim, including banning him from attending her home or work addresses.
The charges of intentional strangulation and causing unnecessary suffering to a dog, both of which Ullah had denied, were ordered to remain on file.
Speaking afterwards, investigating officer PC Emily Bunce, of Wellingborough Response, said: “I’m really pleased to see the victim’s bravery in reporting Ullah rewarded with a custodial sentence.
“He caused her to live in genuine fear of her life over a prolonged period, leaving her feeling there was no safe way to exit their abusive relationship due to Ullah’s continued threats and violence.
“Now she is free of him and the fear he caused her, and she is passionate about helping others by showing how it is possible to break the cycle of abuse and get justice.
“Northamptonshire Police takes all forms of domestic abuse seriously. If you are suffering in a relationship, please know that we are here to help, we will listen to you, support you and do all we can to bring offenders to account.”