Jail for man who assaulted and threatened to kill woman

A violent abuser who assaulted and threatened to kill his former partner has been jailed.

Tyler Cooke, aged 23, threatened the woman with a knife, beat her, put his hands around her neck and pinned her to the ground during an ordeal lasting several hours.

Officers attended an address in Blidworth Close, Strelley, at about 10am on 4 August after his victim sent a text to police asking for help.

After Cooke was led outside, his victim was supported by officers to give a full and frank account of what had happened before their arrival.

She explained how Cooke had threatened her with a kitchen knife at around 1.30pm the previous day and threatened to harm her if she tried to leave.

He then pinned her down to the floor by placing his hands on her wrists and his knees on her body.

The following morning – shortly before the arrival of police – he beat her over the head with a TV remote control. 

Cooke, of Lindfield Road, Broxtowe, initially denied assaulting his victim but later pleaded guilty to making threats to kill, assault by beating and intentional strangulation.

He also admitted to possessing cannabis.

Appearing at Nottingham Crown Court on Monday he was jailed for 36 months.

Detective Sergeant Chloe Palmer, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:

“Cooke subjected this young woman to a sustained and frightening ordeal that put her in fear of her life.

“Like many victims of male violence, she was initially reluctant to say what had happened to her when police arrived at the scene.

“It was very clear, however, that something was very wrong inside this address and the officers involved did an excellent job of finding out what had been happening.

“Thanks to their calm and professional approach, a distressed victim was supported to give a very detailed evidential account which brought a violent and abusive relationship to an end. This results also highlights the consequences of committing these kinds of violent domestic offences.”