Wilton man jailed after years of abusing ex-partner
Jason Thorne, 34, has been sentenced to three and a half years behind bars
A man from Wilton's been jailed for three and a half years for assaulting his former partner.
Jason Thorne, 34, of The Avenue, Wilton appeared at Winchester Crown Court where he admitted to two counts of actual bodily harm and threats to kill.
Thorne's actions towards his victim had been carried out over a number of years.
In March 2018, he punched his then-partner with so much force, one of her teeth was knocked out.
In December 2022, Thorne put a plastic bag over his victims head, threatening to kill her. As she attempted to flee, he punched and kicked her, before pulling a large chunk of hair out causing bruising.
Thorne was sentenced to 43 months in prison for threats to kill, three years (reduced by 10 per cent) for assault, and another three years (reduced by 10 per cent) for assault, both to run concurrently. He will remain on license for a further four years and was given a seven year restraining order.
Constant violence became 'normal'
Thorne's victim read out this statement in court:
"I used to be a happy outgoing person but now I am anxious a lot of the time I overthink everything and I miss being how I was before all of this began."
Local Crime Investigator Joe Cantillon said Thorne's behaviour was 'terrible' and his repeated assaults and outbursts towards his victim had led her to feel his aggression and violence was ‘normal’.
“Regular verbal and physical abuse from someone who claims to love you is not normal. The courage it took for her to end the relationship and come forward to report what he had put her through should not be underestimated, and I am grateful for her support throughout our investigation.
“I very much hope that Thorne’s eventual guilty plea and sentence provide her with some comfort and confidence as she continues to build a happier future away from him."