A 22-year-old man has been jailed for violence against his partner.
Fletcher Wright, of Benjamin Road, Wrexham, appeared before Mold Crown Court for sentencing today (Wednesday, November 6th) having admitted controlling and coercive behaviour, non-fatal strangulation and witness intimidation.
He was jailed for three years and was also handed a restraining order to protect the victim lasting indefinitely.
Whilst on police bail with conditions not to approach or contact the victim after an incident reported to police in January, he continued his controlling and coercive behaviour and physical violence, whilst also threatening to damage her property.
Following further disclosures made by the victim to the police in April, Wright was further charged and remanded into custody.
Investigating officer, Detective Constable Jessica Rowley said: “Domestic abuse can take many forms and can have a profound and lasting effect on a person.
“Fletcher demonstrated a continuous pattern of controlling behaviour throughout the relationship, using violence to instil fear in the victim.
“He attempted to continue this behaviour throughout the investigation to try and prevent the victim from seeking support.
“Fletcher has showed a complete disregard for the criminal justice system and is a danger to women.
“It isn’t easy to report incidents of this nature, and I commend the bravery of the victim for speaking out and supporting the investigation.
“I would strongly encourage people to request a Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme when starting a new relationship.
“We continue to act on any report of all forms of violence against women, and we will not stop in our efforts to bring perpetrators of domestic abuse to justice.”
