Man jailed over violent Wellingborough assault
He's been sentenced at Northampton Crown Court
A man who assaulted and strangled a woman in Wellingborough has been jailed for three years and four months.
On the evening of July 7th, Northamptonshire Police received a call from a woman reporting that her former partner Joshua Potts, aged 32, had become violent towards her during an argument.
An investigation was launched, and the victim told officers how on that night he had hit her, strangled her and threatened to kill her.
She also revealed previous incidents of abuse between February and April.
Potts, of West Haddon, was charged and went on to admit one count of intentional strangulation, one count of making threats to kill and two counts of assault by beating.
He's been sentenced to a total of 40 months’ imprisonment.
Plus, also given an indefinite restraining order preventing him from contacting the victim directly or indirectly by any means, except via legal channels, or attending her home, and from contacting one of the witnesses.
Speaking afterwards, investigating officer PC Taylor Ladner, of Wellingborough Response, said:
“The woman in this case went through a terrifying assault at the hands of Joshua Potts, who admitted to repeatedly putting his hands around her throat to try to get his own way.
“Using any amount of force to strangle someone is incredibly dangerous and risks a potentially fatal outcome.
“During the course of our investigation the victim opened up about previous abuse she had suffered from Potts, including him biting her on the face.
“None of what she went through is acceptable, and I’m glad Potts has received a custodial sentence which reflects the harm he caused and how seriously we take domestic abuse.
“I’d also like to thank the victim for trusting in us and seeing the judicial process through, she should be proud of her bravery and I wish her all the best for the future.”