2008; SPURNED LOVER JAILED AFTER HE TRIED TO KILL EX-GIRLFRIEND
A man suffering from obsessive love behavior imprisoned his former girlfriend inside his apartment and issued threats of killing her after their breakup.Ian Daniels, aged 44, allegedly grabbed the woman’s throat and pressed a knife to her during the incident, as was detailed during proceedings at Worcester Crown Court.
He also inflicted a serious injury to her ear with a forceful blow that caused bleeding and knocked her to the floor.
Despite the violence and threats, the victim managed to deceive him into releasing her by agreeing to marry him.
After the attack, Daniels accompanied her to a hospital, where she reported her experience to medical staff, resulting in his arrest.
A search at his residence on Cornmill, Elmley Castle, uncovered correspondence indicating he harbored intentions to harm himself and her, prosecutor Peter Parson explained.
Daniels was sentenced to three and a half years in prison after entering guilty pleas to charges of false imprisonment, making threats to kill, and assault causing actual bodily harm.
Judge Andrew Geddes described his conduct as "an insane attack" on a woman who had trusted and loved him.
He emphasized the importance of mutual participation in relationships, stating, "She appeared as your one great chance of happiness, but you have to understand that relationships require two people." Daniels was also ordered to pay £2,000 in compensation to Miss Underhill from his £130,000 savings and cover court expenses totaling £470.
A worker for a haulage company, Daniels had known the victim—who also lived nearby—for several years.
Their romantic relationship began in 2007 but ended, although they remained friends, said Mr.
Parson.
On October 17 of this year, Daniels invited Miss Underhill to his home, claiming he had something for her.
He then assaulted her, sat on her as she lay incapacitated, locked the door, and retrieved a knife from the kitchen to threaten her.
She felt dizzy, and blood began to flow from her ear.
Despite her injuries, she falsely indicated a willingness to rekindle their relationship and even marry him, according to the prosecution.
The defense lawyer, David Taylor, noted that a psychiatrist assessed Daniels as suffering from a temporary mental disorder caused by the breakup.
Mr.
Taylor stated that Daniels expressed remorse and now accepts that their romantic relationship is over.
