HARTLEPOOL MAN GETS 2 YEARS FOR COERCIVE DOMESTIC ABUSE WITH HOMEMADE MACE
The charge states: "Between 1 April 2023 to 4 September 2023 repeatedly or continuously engaged in behaviour which was controlling or coercive, namely Punched holes in walls and threw furniture at walls to intimidate her Took her phone from her when she told him she wanted to leave him Held her in a bear hug and squeezed her, to prevent her from leaving him Threatened to kill himself if she left him In June 2023 threatened to kill her cats Threatened to kill himself if she refused to have sex with him On 31st August 2023 slapped her across the face On 31st August 2023 swung a homemade flail around his head, damaging a cupboard shouting threats, which caused her to hide in the bathroom in fear and contact the police Made numerous unwanted calls and texts to her The Hartlepool defendant pleaded guilty and was given credit for his plea.In mitigation, the court heard Jewson had a "difficult start in life" and was in care until 21.
The court sentenced him to two years in prison.
The judge addressed him as "controlling, coercive and bullying" from the start of the relationship, noting his poor record of offending including violence and domestic violence.
It was particularly concerning that he waved around a homemade mace and threatened to cause genuine harm."
