MAN JAILED FOR ATTACKING PARTNER AND INJURING 2 MONTH OLD BABY
A 39-year-old man from Orchard Way, Gloucester, has received a prison sentence after assaulting his partner and causing injuries to their two-month-old infant.Jason Haynes denied charges of coercive and controlling behaviour, as well as assault causing actual bodily harm to his partner and causing grievous bodily harm without intent to his young child.
Despite this, a jury convicted him on all counts on July 31, leading to a sentencing hearing at Gloucester Crown Court on August 8.
Court proceedings revealed that Haynes had subjected his partner to two years of abusive conduct, including accusations of infidelity and surveillance of her social outings, even demanding photographic proof of her whereabouts.
His behaviour involved shouting, threats, humiliation, and physical assaults such as punching, hair-pulling, and physical restraint when she attempted to leave.
On January 2, 2025, the victim and their child fled from an address and flagged down police officers.
The officers observed that the woman was in shock, bleeding from her eye, while the child had a lump on the back of their head.
Both were taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, where the baby underwent a CT scan and was diagnosed with a fractured skull.
The woman confirmed to police that Haynes was responsible for their injuries.
Earlier that evening, Haynes accused his partner of hiding a phone and assaulted her repeatedly, punching her in the head and forcing his hand into her mouth, which caused injuries.
During the attack, he also struck the baby, who was being held by her mother.
Haynes was subsequently arrested and charged with multiple offences, including coercive control, assault causing actual bodily harm, and grievous bodily harm without intent.
During sentencing, Judge Rupert Lowe detailed the abuse, stating that Haynes humiliated his partner, isolated her from family and friends, and consistently checked on her with threats and physical violence.
The judge highlighted specific violent incidents, including the attack on January 2, which involved punching and head injuries to the mother and a fractured skull for the child.
The judge described Haynes as a tall man who, driven by paranoia, displayed reckless violence towards both his partner and his infant.
The court also noted Haynes' pattern of manipulation and self-justification, indicating a concerning psychological immaturity.
Given his nearly 40 years, the judge warned that if Haynes appears before the court again for similar offences, he faces a lengthy prison term.
Haynes was sentenced to four years in prison, with a minimum of half served before potential release on licence.
