A MAN has been sentenced to 30 months in prison after being found guilty of a string of domestic abuse offences in Redditch.
Martin Fitzgerald, 39, of Collingwood Road, Birmingham, was sentenced after appearing at Birmingham Crown Court on Monday.
He was found guilty of one count of intentional strangulation, two counts of assault causing actual bodily harm, two counts of assault by beating and two counts of criminal damage to property valued under £5,000.
He was also convicted of taking a motor vehicle without the owners consent, driving a motor vehicle without a licence and using a motor vehicle without insurance.
Fitzgerald was also handed a seven-year restraining order prohibiting him from contacting the victim and was disqualified from driving for 21 months.
Det Insp Laura Douglas said: “Above anything else, I admire the strength and courage of the victim in this case.
“I hope her bravery encourages others who may find themselves in a similar position to come forward and report to us.
“We will act on all reports made and offer our full support to anyone who feels they are a victim of domestic violence.
“As this case shows both we, the police, and the courts take any reports of domestic abuse very seriously.
“I would also like to commend the determination of the investigation team in bringing Fitzgerald to justice.
“Even while under investigation he persisted in his actions, showing a clear lack of remorse.”
Visit westmercia.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/daa/domestic-abuse/support-organisations/ for details of how to report domestic abuse.
Always dial 999 in an emergency.
