Swindon man jailed for domestic abuse offences
The 38-year-old was sentenced on Tuesday (14 January)
A Swindon man has been handed two years behind bars - and five year restraining order - for pleading guilty to domestic abuse offences.
The 38-year-old was sentenced on Tuesday (14 January).
Lucien Douglas, of Greenfields, South Marston, was handed the jail term at Swindon Crown Court after pleading guilty to criminal damage, battery and non-fatal strangulation.
On October 1, 2023, Douglas intentionally strangled his former partner, grabbing her by the throat. Then on November 26, 2023, Douglas assaulted her in South Marston by punching her multiple times to the face and caused more than £5,000 worth of damage to the property.
'I felt trapped'
In a statement read to the court his victim said: "I am sad that I let myself end up in such a situation which left me vulnerable and hurt and it also makes me angry with myself for becoming a victim in this way.
"I felt trapped during the relationship and still do as this incident is at the forefront of all I do and has taken over every aspect of my life."
'Incredible courage'
Local Crime Investigator Darren Chivers, Officer in Case said: "Lucien Douglas has been remanded in prison since this incident in November 2023 due to the serious nature of the offence.
"I welcome the sentencing imposed today and thank his victim for her bravery in coming forward and speaking out. I hope that the incredible courage shown by her will encourage other people to do the same and give us the opportunity to put a stop to this type of behaviour which cannot and will not be tolerated.
"I have seen the significant impact that this matter has had on the victim and I hope that this sentencing will now give her some form of closure to help her move on from the horrific ordeal she was put through by this perpetrator."
Douglas has already served his time in prison and will be released imminently.
He was also given a five year restraining order.
Domestic abuse can affect anyone regardless of ethnicity, age, gender, sexuality or social background.
If you are suffering from physical, sexual, psychological or financial abuse, or are being threatened, intimidated or stalked by a current or previous partner or close family member, it’s likely you’re a victim of domestic abuse.
You're not to blame for what's happening. You're not alone.
You can report it to police or, you can contact support organisations such as Paragon or Fearfree who will help you.
You can find information including advice, support and how to report domestic abuse on the Wiltshire Police website.