Man jailed after six years of 'persistent' abuse
Michael Law's behaviour was designed to "strip the victim of autonomy", police said
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A man subjected a woman to six years of "persistent" abuse, which included strangling her and preventing her from accessing a bank account, Lincolnshire Police said.
Michael Law, 42, of Newbridge Lane, Covenham St Mary, near Louth, also threw glasses at his victim, told her what to wear and what make-up she could use and cut her clothes.
He was sentenced on 16 October for engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and two counts of intentional strangulation.
Insp Rhys Cordy, from Lincolnshire Police, said Law's behaviour was "designed to instil fear, exert dominance, and strip the victim of their autonomy".
Law's victim endured the "prolonged pattern of abuse" from 1 January 2018 to 15 February 2024, police said.
On 13 October, Law changed his pleas to guilty for the four offences.
He was sentenced to three years and five months in prison and handed a 10-year restraining order at Lincoln Crown Court.
Insp Cordy added: "The sentence reflects the seriousness of these offences and sends a clear message that controlling and violent behaviour will not be tolerated."
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