Leicester man jailed for 'years of mental and physical abuse' towards woman
He has also been handed a decade-long restraining order
Last updated 15th Aug 2025
A Leicester man has been jailed for assaulting and strangling a woman.
A court heard how the victim had experienced extremely abusive and coercive behaviour for years.
The victim provided a statement about the impact it’s had. She said: “I feel very insecure, it’s hard to get back to normal after being put down so many years, I’m not very confident at all. I struggle to socialise with people I don’t know.
“I spent months crying after I reported what had happened to me, I felt extremely sad. With the support of my family, I have turned a corner and feel better, I try and keep busy and not dwell on the last few years.
“When I’m out, I’m constantly on edge and worried that I will see him. Even after he was arrested, he continued to make comments to my family about harming me if he saw me.”
After Slade was arrested, a non-molestation order was granted to protect the victim. he breached this order twice by contacting the victim.
The 27-year-old, formerly of Perkyn Road, Leicester, pleaded guilty to controlling and coercive behaviour, assault (ABH), intentional strangulation and the non-molestation order breaches.
Slade was sentenced to 40 months in prison and given a 10-year restraining order.
Detective Constable Stacey Green was the investigating officer, she said: “The victim in this case has shown immense courage throughout the investigation and subsequent legal proceedings. She has had to relive the most difficult years of her life to ensure the defendant was brought to justice.
“Despite being issued with a non-molestation order the defendant continued to cause the victim alarm and distress. The level of violence over many years was extreme. His controlling behaviour has left a mark on the victim.
“I do hope that the outcome of this investigation gives her some comfort. Reporting Coates was in no way easy for her, but she did the right thing by coming forward.
“We hope this case reassures others who may be in a similar situation; please don’t be afraid to come forward. We have specialist officers who can help you and put you in touch with other agencies who can support you in the long-term."