A REDDITCH man has been jailed for 11 months for a domestic abuse offence.
Anthony Vipond, of Felton Close in Redditch, was sentenced after pleading guilty to engaging in coercive and controlling behaviour.
The 35-year-old subjected his victim to a year of abuse, including checking her phone, demanding pictures to prove she was where she stated she was and using derogatory and insulting words to describe her.
During his year of abuse, Vipond isolated her from friends and family and assaulted her on multiple occasions, where he would refuse her to seek treatment for her injuries.
Alongside the custodial sentence Vipond was also given a five-year restraining order.
PC Helen Eurell, from Redditch’s Response Team, said: “I wish to pass on my utmost respect to the victim, who has so bravely and patiently supported the investigation.
“She was subjected to serious domestic abuse behind doors, which did and still does, significantly impact her life.
“I hope the sentence and restraining order given to Vipond will provide the victim with a form of closure, and she can rebuild her life.
“Controlling and coercive behaviour is a relatively new offence, and I am pleased to see offenders like Vipond being brought to justice.
“I hope this gives confidence to others that police will take such allegations seriously and will do our best to bring offenders to justice.”
Help for those falling victim to abuse
Domestic abuse on our website here Report domestic abuse | West Mercia Police. Always call 999 in an emergency.
Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously with the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting crimestoppers-uk.org
The following services provide support to victims of domestic abuse:
Anyone affected by domestic abuse, then local support is available from the Victim Advice Line. The Victim Advice Line is a free and confidential service offering advice, practical help and emotional support to people affected by crime, regardless how long ago it happened or whether it has been reported to the police. Support is available by telephone on 0800 9523000, via email at [email protected] and through live chat on victimadviceline.org.uk.
Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (Clare’s Law) – This gives members of the public a formal mechanism to make enquires about an individual who they are in a relationship with, or in relation to a person who is in a relationship with someone they know, where there is a concern that the individual may be violent towards their partner. This information may be disclosed via a request from a member of the public (“right to ask”) or by an agency where a proactive decision is made to consider disclosing the information in order to protect a potential victim (“right to know”). Find out more at: https://www.westmercia.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/daa/domestic-abuse/alpha2/requestinformation-under-clares-law
West Mercia Women’s Aid (WMWA) provides emotional and practical services for those whose lives have been affected by domestic abuse. They offer a range of services and work to ensure that victims are safe, have information and choice in how they can live their lives, and feel supported in their recovery from abuse. Call the domestic abuse helpline number for Worcestershire: 0800 980 3331
