Huddersfield man jailed for attempted strangulation after posing as taxi driver

HUDDERSFIELD MAN JAILED FOR ATTEMPTED STRANGULATION AFTER POSING AS TAXI DRIVER

A man named Yonis Abraham, aged 27, of Swan Lane, Lockwood, was involved in a terrifying attack on a woman after posing as a taxi driver.

On March 24, 2019, he picked up the victim in Marsh, who believed she was in an ordinary taxi.

He then drove her to her home, where he asked if he could have a glass of water.

Once inside, he launched a violent assault by attempting to strangle her.

The woman shouted for help, which disturbed his plan, leading him to flee the house.

However, West Yorkshire Police conducted further investigations and successfully identified and arrested him.

Abraham was eventually sentenced to four years in prison following a trial at Leeds Crown Court.

Detective Inspector Mark Catney, the Senior Investigating Officer, stated, “Abraham’s inflicted a terrifying assault on his victim and we are pleased to see him sentenced at court today.

It is fortunate she was spared serious injuries by the intervention of her housemates and it is thanks to them that this dangerous man was unable to proceed further with his attack, the ultimate motive for which he has never disclosed.

Detectives mounted a thorough investigation into this offence and we hope seeing Yonis Abraham brought to justice may bring his victim some comfort.

I also want to praise her bravery in supporting the prosecution and reassure all victims that officers will do all they can to support victims and seek justice for them.”