Neath Man Jailed for Suffocation Attack on Terrified Woman

A 29-year-old man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after a series of violent attacks on women, including suffocation that left one victim fearing for her life. 🚨

Scott Miller, of Llys Felin, Aberdulais, Neath, appeared at Swansea Crown Court on Tuesday where he pleaded guilty to intentional suffocation and three counts of assault by beating.

The court heard that Miller assaulted his first victim during a verbal argument, pulling her by the hair and causing her to fall to the floor. He then punched her in the face, making her fall backwards and hit her head on a door frame. Despite suffering nose bleeding and facial swelling, the victim did not seek medical attention.

While on bail for this offence, Miller went on to attack a second victim. He threatened to “smash her head in” before grabbing her jumper collar, lifting her off the floor and dragging her. The attack triggered a panic attack in the victim.

In a subsequent assault, he put his hands on her head and applied pressure while calling her a “stupid f****** c***.” The most serious attack occurred when Miller placed his arms around the victim’s throat as she begged him to stop.

Prosecutor Alexandra Wilson told the court: “She didn’t believe she would get out of the room alive.”

Miller told his victim she would be “leaving in a body bag” and put her in a headlock, pushing her with full force until she couldn’t breathe. He then punched her twice in the stomach.

In mitigation, Ian Ibrahim explained that Miller had witnessed domestic violence as a child, with his father abusing his mother, resulting in time spent in a refuge. Miller had also suffered verbal and physical bullying at school but had since gained qualifications in mechanics and plumbing.

During sentencing, Judge Geraint Walter told Miller: “You are a person with the propensity to lift your fists when it comes to (women). Trust me, there are not many men who do that, there are some and you are plainly one of them.”

Miller will serve nine months in custody before being released on licence for the remainder of his sentence.