A man who strangled a woman and kept her in a bedroom in mid Wales against her will has been jailed.
Karl Cormell, 44, has been jailed for 16 months for two counts of assault by beating and intentional strangulation.
Cormell, of Grasmere Avenue, Warrington, appeared for sentencing at Caernarfon Crown Court on Friday (August 28) after having previously admitted to the charges.
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North Wales Police have said that in February this year, Cormell was arguing with his partner in their Tywyn home when “he grabbed her by the neck and pinned her to the wall”.
Cormell then “kept the woman in her bedroom against her will”.
North Wales Police said that while the woman was trapped she managed to send a message to her sister, alerting her that she needed help.
Cormell left before police arrived but was arrested a short time later.
He has been jailed for 16 months and has also been made subject of a domestic abuse protection order (DAPO) lasting three years.
District Inspector Iwan Jones said: “I commend the bravery of the victim and her sister who came to her assistance during a frightening experience.
“In line with our force priorities, 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.”
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