Man jailed for attempted drowning of pregnant girlfriend in Godmanchester
Harvey Browne punched her in the stomach and sent threatening messages during a violent attack last year
Last updated 29th Apr 2026
A man who attempted to drown his pregnant girlfriend in her own home has been jailed.
20-year-old Harvey Browne tried to push the woman down into bath water at their home in Godmanchester, near Huntingdon, in August last year before subjecting her to a tirade of abuse and punching her in the stomach.
Browne was arrested after concerned neighbours called the police.
While out on court bail he contacted the victim and threatened to kill her, vowing to “put her in a coffin” before police could help her.
Browne, of Moselle Avenue, Haringey, Greater London, was arrested for sending communication threatening death or serious harm and later pleaded guilty to both this and assault ABH.
He was sentenced to two years and nine months in a young offender institution at Cambridge Crown Court on Monday (27 April). He was also handed a restraining order.
Detective Constable James Lewis, who investigated, said: “This was a brutal assault carried out behind closed doors designed to cause fear and suffering for the victim, who I would like to commend for the courage she has shown throughout the investigation.
“Domestic abuse can take many forms and often escalates quickly. If you or someone you know is experiencing violence or controlling behaviour, please know that support is available and we will always take reports seriously.”