Richard Thomas (Image: North Wales Police)
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A 41-year-old man has been sentenced to more than six years behind bars after subjecting his partner to a sustained campaign of violence that left her with serious facial injuries and a burn mark believed to have been caused by a hot kettle.
The attack
Richard Thomas, of Ffordd Powell, Caego, carried out the assault at the victim’s home in Wrexham in October last year. She had endured weeks of physical abuse before fleeing the property and alerting North Wales Police.
The injuries
Officers found the woman had suffered significant and multiple injuries to her face, along with bruising across her body from being punched and kicked. A burn mark was visible on her face, thought to have come from a hot kettle, while further bruising to her neck showed where she had been strangled.
Sentencing
Thomas appeared at Mold Crown Court on Thursday, April 16, having previously admitted assault occasioning actual bodily harm, inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent, and intentional strangulation. He was jailed for six years and three months.
The court also imposed an indefinite Domestic Abuse Protection Order, prohibiting Thomas from contacting the victim by any means for the rest of his life.
Police response 🔵
Civilian Investigator Ann Parry, who led the investigation, said: “This was a shocking and distressing incident in which a woman was violently assaulted inside her own home.
“No one should ever feel unsafe in their home, especially at the hands of someone who chooses to use violence and fear.
“We commend the victim for her courage in coming forward and working with investigating officers.
“We remain fully committed to protecting victims of domestic abuse and bringing perpetrators to justice.
“Anyone experiencing abuse, or concerned for the welfare of someone else, is urged to contact us – we will listen, we will support you and we will act.”
