Woman Jailed for Domestic Abuse Offences in Calderdale

54-year-old Zara Jade has been given a 12 year sentence

WYP
Author: Rebecca LomasPublished 28th Mar 2023
Last updated 28th Mar 2023

A woman has been jailed for nine years with an additional three years on licence. Zara Jade pleading guilty to six offences including false imprisonment, assault, and robbery.

The 54-year-old was sentenced at Bradford Crown Court.

The court heard how she stabbed her partner with a small knife and falsely imprisoned her whilst demanding her pin number before leaving her restrained to go to the cash machine to withdraw money out.

Police were informed when a visit from a nurse to the victim uncovered substantial injuries inflicted by Jade.

Jade received a 12-year sentence, nine years custodial and three years on licence.

Jade has also been given an indefinite restraining order which prevents her from having any contact with the victim.

Speaking on sentencing, DC Nicola Kirk of Calderdale Safeguarding Team said:

“We welcome the sentenced handed to Jade today, for the truly awful abuse that she subjected her partner to.

“I want to pay tribute to her victim for the courage she has shown in coming forward and supporting a prosecution which has resulted in the substantial sentence she has received.”

“We treat domestic abuse seriously across all our communities and would encourage anyone who may be suffering to come forward and report it.”

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