JOSEPH ALOCK SENTENCED IN SURREY HEATH FOR YEARS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE AGAINST EX-WIFE SARAH ROWLAND

Joseph Alock, a man from Surrey and Surrey Heath, has been sentenced to nearly six years in prison for inflicting prolonged and severe domestic abuse on his former wife, Sarah Rowland. The 51-year-old woman endured a relentless campaign of violence and intimidation at the hands of Alock, which left her with lasting physical scars and a deep sense of fear for her safety.

Throughout their tumultuous relationship, Sarah Rowland was subjected to numerous assaults that escalated in brutality over the years. Her fear grew to such an extent that she began collecting evidence of her injuries, worried that her life was in imminent danger. Her efforts to document the abuse highlight the severity and persistence of Alock’s violence.

Alock admitted to multiple instances of assault during the court proceedings, acknowledging his role in the violence that marred his relationship with Rowland. The sentencing took place on Monday, January 9, and reflects the seriousness with which the court viewed his actions.

One particularly violent episode occurred in November 2018, when Alock punched Sarah Rowland so forcefully that she required approximately 30 stitches to close her injuries. The assault also resulted in her needing surgery to repair a permanent injury to her lip, a lasting reminder of the brutality she endured.

This case underscores the ongoing issue of domestic violence within the Surrey and Surrey Heath areas, and the justice system’s response to such heinous acts. The court’s decision to imprison Alock for nearly six years aims to serve both as punishment and a warning to others who might commit similar acts of violence.