Cleethorpes man jailed for physically and sexually abusing woman
Clive Lennon was sentenced to seven years in prison
A man from Cleethorpes has been jailed after physically, verbally and sexually abusing a woman.
44-year-old Clive Lennon has been sentenced to seven years in prison and given a lifetime restraining order against the woman.
Lennon verbally abused, assaulted, controlled, coerced and sexually assaulted a woman he knew.
He threatened her pets and assaulted her on numerous occasions.
He denied all the offences and claimed she was lying, but was found guilty of sexual assault by penetration, and coercive and controlling behaviour following a five-day trial at Hull Crown Court.
"...made to feel worthless and hopeless."
Police Constable Imran Akbar , who led the investigation said, “This woman has been subjected to unrelenting derogatory and degrading abuse, sexually assaulted and made to feel worthless and hopeless.
“Lennon repeatedly and continuously engaged in unspeakable behaviour towards the woman. He was controlling and coercive, degrading, assaulted her on numerous occasions, threatened her and her pets; ultimately significantly impacting her day-to-day life.
“It has been an extremely lengthy and difficult process for the woman, especially after Lennon refused to admit what he had done and forced her to relive the ordeal all over again in an intense five-day trial.
“I commend the woman’s bravery in coming forward and reporting Lennon’s disgraceful behaviour and actions towards her. It takes a great deal of courage to do this, and we would always urge anyone who has been subjected to crimes of this nature, or believes these crimes are taking place, to please come forward and tell someone.
“It is because of this woman’s bravery in taking that first step and standing up to Lennon, that he is now behind bars, and whilst this will not take away the pain she has been put through and will continue to have to live with, we hope this provides her with some reassurance.
“We take any report of domestic or sexual abuse and violence very seriously, and we will do whatever we can to hold people like Lennon accountable for their actions and the pain they cause to others.
“Violence against women and girls is wholly unacceptable, and I encourage anyone who is a victim of, knows someone who is, or has witnessed domestic abuse and violence in any form, to please contact us as soon as possible via our non-emergency number 101.
“If you are in immediate danger, or there is any risk to life, always call 999.
“If you are in danger and cannot talk on the phone, call 999 and listen to the questions from the operator. 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.”