Domestic abuser who threw knife at woman jailed in Surrey
He pleaded guilty to several offences including false imprisonment
A domestic abuser from Surrey has been jailed for 37 months after he put his victim through a 'terrifying ordeal' in her own home.
30 year old Kieran Goddard from Mitcham pleaded guilty to false imprisonment and two counts of common assault of an emergency worker and one count of assault by beating of an emergency worker, at Guildford Crown Court.
In April last year he refused to leave the victim-survivor’s home, stopped her from leaving and when she called 999 for help, he threw a knife in her vicinity and began stabbing some nearby packaging.
During his arrest Goddard assaulted three police officers.
In an impactful statement read to court, the victim-survivor said; ‘I felt compelled to pursue this investigation for every woman who Kieran has harmed in the past that was too scared to support an investigation, and every woman who Kieran may meet in the future to try and help to safeguard them.’
Investigating officer, PC Nina Bakker of the Domestic Abuse Team, said; “Firstly I would like to say thank you to the victim-survivor, whose support and bravery has meant that we were able to bring Kieran Goddard to face justice. He will now spend the next few years in prison where he belongs.
“You should feel safest in your own home, however domestic abusers like Goddard can make your home feel like the most unsafe and frightening place to be. Domestic abuse can affect anyone and if you are suffering from physical, psychological, sexual or financial abuse, or are being threatened, intimidated or stalked by someone close to you, please report it to us. We will take it seriously, we will listen and you are not alone.”
Use Clare's Law if you have concerns
If you are worried that your current or ex-partner or the current or ex-partner of a friend or relative, may have a history of violence or abuse and pose a risk, you can request this information from Surrey Police under Clare’s Law.