Doddington Man Jailed for Strangling Wife Until She Stopped Breathing

A man who strangled his wife until she stopped breathing has been jailed. Luke Davey, 35, attacked the victim at her home in Doddington, near March, in the early hours of 16 November last year. The couple were in the process of splitting up and an argument had broken out.

The victim began recording the argument with her mobile phone. Davey grabbed the phone before placing his hands around her neck. This caused her to stop breathing for about 15 seconds. He also dragged her out of her daughter’s bedroom as she tried to call police from another phone.

Court Proceedings

On 21 April, at Huntingdon Magistrates’ Court, Davey, of Marshall’s Road, Raunds, near Wellingborough, was jailed for a year. He had pleaded guilty to intentional strangulation. A five-year restraining order was also handed against the victim.

Police Statement

DC Chris Herring, who investigated, said: “This was a despicable attack which could have had fatal consequences. I would like to thank the victim for reporting the assault and supporting us with a prosecution. Domestic abuse is a force priority, and we will do all we can to put the perpetrators before the courts.”

OFFICIAL SOURCE VERIFICATION: This article is based on an official press release issued by a Police Force. Document: Woman stopped breathing during “despicable” attack Source Link 

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