Scunthorpe man jailed for life for killing his partner
Her body was found by her 15 year old daughter
Last updated 30th Jun 2022
A Scunthorpe man's been jailed for life for killing his partner.
At Hull Crown Court 37 year old Andrew Grimes of Temple Road pleaded guilty to murder and 2 counts of sexual assault.
He's been told he must serve at least 27 years before he can apply for parole.
Grimes carried out what was described as a brutal attack involving "extreme violence" on mother of 2 Sophie Cartledge (nee redhead) in Bottesford in June 2020.
Her body was found by her 15 year old daughter.
She died from her injuries.
Detective Inspector Grant Taylor said:
“This is a dreadful case where a woman lost her life at the hands of a man who she trusted and loved.
“Andrew Grimes is a dangerous offender who used extreme violence and brute force and meted out a brutal attack that left Sophie with significant injuries which led to her death. I am reassured that he is now behind bars and unable to harm anyone else.
“I want to thank Sophie’s family for their bravery and unstinting support of our investigation.
“I also want to praise them for their fortitude in dealing with a situation which no family should ever have to cope with. Our thoughts remain with Sophie’s family and loved ones as they begin to build their lives without her.
“I would like to provide reassurance to anyone who may have suffered from any form of domestic abuse, be it coercive control or physical or mental abuse, that we will listen to and support you.
“Sophie died tragically, leaving her young family to face life without her. I only hope that anyone else reading this who may be suffering from domestic abuse has the courage to come forward and let us help them.”
There is information here about how to report and get support for domestic abuse: https://www.humberside.police.uk/domestic_abuse