Shropshire man sentenced to 30 months for a string of domestic abuse offences

Police described Philip Mutch, aged 40, of Orchard Way in Wem as 'dangerous'

Published 28th Oct 2024

A man from Shropshire has been sentenced to 30 months in prison after he was found guilty to a string of domestic abuse offences.

Philip Mutch, aged 40, of Orchard Way in Wem, was sentenced for one count of controlling and coercive behaviour and five counts of assaulting a person thereby occasioning them actual bodily harm.

The majority of the incidents took place in the Shrewsbury area.

Mutch appeared at Shrewsbury Crown Court on October 25, where he pleaded guilty.

Police have described him as a dangerous individual who "subjected a highly vulnerable victim to a terrifying campaign of domestic violence and abuse behind closed doors".

Detective Constable Geoff Anslow, of Shrewsbury CID, said: “I would like to pay tribute to the victim in this case for having the strength and courage to come forward, and for her patience as the case worked its way through the criminal justice system.

"I hope Mutch’s conviction will provide the victim with some form of closure and allow her to rebuild her life as best she can," he said.

An indefinite restraining order has been placed on Mutch, preventing him from contacting the victim by any means.

You can find advice about domestic abuse via the West Midlands police website.