Man who beat partner and threatened to kill her family jailed
Alfie Annison who lived near Snodland was responsible for a campaign of abuse
A man who carried out a terrifying campaign of domestic abuse for nearly a year has been jailed.
Alfie Annison, 32, who lived near Snodland at the time, pleaded guilty to controlling and coercive behaviour and assaulting an emergency worker. He was sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court on 27th November to 18 months behind bars and will be subject to a five-year restraining order upon his release.
Annison, now of no fixed address, had begun a relationship with his victim in June 2024 before launching a series of attacks and making persistent insults and threats. Throughout the relationship, he was responsible for several violent incidents, including punching her, pulling her hair, and spitting at her.
Public witnessed final attack in Maidstone
The abuse culminated in a public incident on 8th April this year in Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, where witnesses saw Annison attacking the victim in her car.
Reports revealed Annison had punched the victim in the head, thrown a phone at her, and violently yanked her hair. He then smashed the car’s windscreen, damaged a passenger door, and tried to grab the steering wheel to force the car into oncoming traffic.
The vehicle was stopped by responding officers nearby. When police arrested Annison, he tried to bite one of them.
Police praise victim’s courage
Detective Constable Kane Tyler said the victim had endured almost a year of fear and violence and highlighted the long-term impact on survivors of domestic abuse.
"The victim has endured almost a year of fear and violence at the hands of Annison, who subjected her to repeated assaults and threats and left her in genuine fear for her life.
"Offenders like Annison leave women feeling humiliated and made to feel worthless. They are also often left suffering long-lasting mental scars and it is not easy for them to come forward."
He praised the victim’s strength in coming forward.
"Thankfully the courage shown by the victim in this case has undoubtedly helped us ensure her abuser has now faced justice."
Domestic abuse support available
Detective Constable Tyler also emphasised that tackling domestic abuse remains a priority for Kent Police and encouraged other victims to report incidents or seek help from support organisations.
"Remember, you are not to blame for what is happening and you can report it to us or contact several support organisations who can and will help you."
Help and guidance for domestic abuse victims are available through police and various charitable organisations. Anyone in immediate danger should call 999.