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A MAN has been jailed for more than two and a half years after he pleaded guilty on the first day of his trial in York.
Stephen Davies, 27, of no fixed address in Huddersfield, was sentenced to 32 months in prison for coercive and controlling behaviour after appearing at York Crown Court last Thursday (July 23).
He handed a 15-year restraining order against his victim for abuse that took place between August and November 2025 in the Kirklees area.
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PC Reece Woodhead of the Kirklees Domestic Abuse Team said: "The victim in this case has shown real courage in supporting a prosecution against Davies for the awful offending he subjected her to.
"Her bravery in supporting a police investigation and prosecution by the CPS resulted in him being put behind bars."
Davies was arrested shortly after the incident was reported and was quickly charged to appear before magistrates on November 10.
He admitted the offence on the first day of his trial.
PC Woodhead added: "I hope she can take some closure from the sentence and knowing Davies has also been made subject of a restraining order to prevent him from contacting her again.
"We can reassure all victims of offending such as coercive and controlling behaviour that we will always listen, support them and fully investigate."