A 29-year-old man has been sentenced to two years in prison after a jury found him guilty of intentionally strangling his former partner.
Aiden Jones, of Maes Y Graig Street, Gilfach, Caerphilly, stood trial at Cardiff Crown Court where he denied the strangulation charge. Jurors rejected his account and convicted him.
Guilty plea
While Jones contested the strangulation offence, he admitted to a separate charge of engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour against the same victim. Both offences were committed during 2023.
Sentencing
Judge Eugene Egan handed Jones a two-year custodial sentence. A five-year restraining order was also imposed, prohibiting him from making any contact with the woman. Jones was further ordered to pay a victim surcharge upon his release from prison.
