Scunthorpe man sentenced after campaign of abuse against woman
Harley Wardell was sentenced to nine months in jail
A man from Flixborough has been sentenced to nine months in prison, with an extended license of three years, on charges of rape and intentional strangulation.
That followed months of abuse against a woman.
27-year-old Harley Wardell, of Lammings Close, appeared at Grimsby Crown Court yesterday (30th October).
A Humberside police spokesperson said, "At around 9am on Tuesday, 23 July 2024, officers were deployed to an address on Wesley Street in Scunthorpe following reports of screaming and shouting.
"On arrival, they engaged with a visibly distressed woman through an upstairs window.
"As officers attempted to gain entry, a man was seen attempting to flee the property but was detained following a brief foot chase and later identified as Wardell.
"It was revealed that during the morning, Wardell had become extremely violent towards the woman, attempting to strangle her and restrict her breathing.
"When speaking to officers, the woman bravely disclosed that Wardell had subjected her to repeated physical, sexual, and emotional abuse over several months.
"She described being threatened with weapons, punched, kicked, and prevented from leaving the property on numerous occasions.
"If you or someone you know has been a victim of domestic abuse or sexual crimes, you can report via our non-emergency number 101.
"Always call 999 in an emergency or if a crime is ongoing.
"If you are in danger and cannot talk on the phone, call 999 and listen to the questions from the operator, and if you can, cough or tap on the handset to reply.
"You can also press 55 on your handset to make yourself heard and this will transfer your call directly to the police.
"Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can report information to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."