Halifax man jailed for 12 years for serious sexual and physical abuse of woman
The woman suffered numerous injuries - and had bleach poured on her - amid the abuse
A Halifax man has been jailed for 12 years for the serious physical and sexual abuse of a woman.
Neil Allsopp, 48, of Ash Tree Road in Mixenden, admitted to charges including assault occasioning grievous bodily harm, sexual assault by penetration, and intentional strangulation.
He was sentenced at Bradford Crown Court on Monday (June 8) and was also placed on the Sex Offenders Register.
During the court trial it was revealed that the victim suffered numerous injuries, including fractured ribs, spine, sternum, and endured bleach being poured over her.
In a personal statement read during the trial, she said:
"The attack left me with physical, emotional, and mental effects. I constantly feel judged by what happened and if anyone says anything about what happened, I tell them that I survived; but I am not sure how."
PC Alice Dalton of West Yorkshire Police said:
"We welcome the significant sentence of Allsopp. He deserves to be in jail for a very long time.
"The victim has shown immense courage and bravery in reporting these crimes to us.
"West Yorkshire Police take all reports of this nature seriously and will thoroughly investigate to get justice for victims."