"Dangerous" abuser from Birmingham who "preyed" on woman jailed for 16 years
Benjamin Levy from Brierley Hill carried out months of abuse on a woman.
An abuser has been jailed for 16 years after he subjected a woman to months of physical assaults, controlling behaviour, and repeatedly threatened to kill her.
Benjamin Levy slammed her head into a door frame, threw her into a radiator, and struck her with a gym weight during months of physical and mental violence.
The 36-year-old from Brierley Hill carried out a sustained catalogue of offences, including sexual violence.
But the woman he was abusing was able to report him to police and he was subsequently jailed for 16 years at Wolverhampton Crown Court.
Levy was charged with more than 15 offences including controlling and coercive behaviour, assault, threats to kill, causing a person to engage in sexual activity without their consent, and sending a threatening message.
Levy, of Lower Derry Street, denied the charges both in police interview and during early court hearings but later changed his plea to guilty.
As well as the jail term, which also includes a further five years to be served on licence, the judge also ordered Levy remain on the sex offender register for life.
PC Morgan Colley from the Public Protection Unit at West Midlands Police said: "Levy was a dangerous person who preyed on this woman, causing her to fear he would end her life due to the threats he made and violence he carried out.
"But her bravery has been exceptional and she has shown that through her courage in reporting him to us, he has now been brought before the courts and convicted.
"She showed such admirable resolve and strength throughout the proceedings and with her help, we have been able to ensure that this man is locked up for a long time."
West Midlands Police said on their website: "If you've been impacted by reading this, there is help and support available. Please take a look at our website https://www.westmidlands.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/daa/domestic-abuse/what-is-domestic-abuse/ where you can report it to us or, if you’re not ready to speak to the police, you can contact support organisations who will help you."