Man jailed for over two years for actual bodily harm

A man has been sentenced for actual bodily harm and intentional strangulation.

23 year-old Waheed Amodu, of no fixed abode, was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday, to two years and three months in prison and an unlimited restraining order was put in place against him.

Amodu pleaded guilty to one count each of: intentional strangulation and assault occasioning actual bodily harm and three counts of assault by beating.

Investigating officer, PC Niamh Meaney said: “This sentence reflects the seriousness of Amodu’s actions and the harm he was inflicting.

“I would like to thank and praise the courage and bravery of the survivor of these attacks in coming forward to us.

“The guilty plea in this case is a clear reflection of the strength and thoroughness of the evidence. Faced with the weight of that evidence, he had no option but to admit what he had done.

“We remain absolutely committed to protecting the public and ensuring offenders like Amodu are brought to justice.”