Dewsbury man jailed for over 13 years for string of serious sexual offences
He's been handed sentence of more than 16 years
A Dewsbury man has been handed a sentence of over 16 years, following a string of serious sexual offences over an eight year period.
30 year old Jonathan Ellis, of no fixed address, will serve a 13 and half year prison term with an extra three years on extended licence.
He was found guilty at trial of offences including rape, sexual assault, section 20 assault, coercive and controlling behaviour, making threats to kill and criminal damage.
All happened between 2016 and 2024, with Ellis being arrested after being reported to police.
PC Isaac Taylor of the Kirklees District Adult Safeguarding Unit, said: “We welcome the sentencing of Ellis who has been convicted of some shocking offences against his victim.
“Given that offending included serious sexual assault, coercive control and stalking, it is no exaggeration to say he subjected his victim to a whole spectrum of abuse, and we do believe he poses a real danger to women.
“His victim has shown significant courage in coming forwards and reporting Ellis, and then in supporting the prosecution
“Despite being put through the ordeal of a trial by Ellis, she has remained resolute throughout and we hope she can take some sense of closure from seeing him being made to answer for his crimes.
“We fully appreciate how hard it can be for victims of sexual or any kind of abuse to come forwards and we can assure them, we will do everything we can to provide the support they need.
"All reports are investigated by specialist safeguarding detectives with the needs of the victim at the heart of every investigation.”