A man who subjected a woman to an extended period of violent abuse including when she was heavily pregnant has been put behind bars.
Glen Hutchinson of Yarm Road in Eaglescliffe will spend four years and nine months in prison for abuse that at one point saw the woman's child need hospital treatment.
This comes after the 29-year-old, formerly from York, pleaded guilty last year to intentional strangulation, four counts of assault causing actual bodily harm, and perverting the course of justice.
Over two years, Hutchinson attacked and punched the woman - who on one occasion was holding her child.
This resulted in the baby’s head hitting a doorframe and led to hospital scans to ensure no lasting injury had been caused.
Hutchinson was also convicted of perverting the course of justice after trying to persuade the victim not to cooperate with the investigation.
Investigating officer, Detective Constable Gemma Illidge, said: "The defendant showed no remorse for his behaviour against the victim throughout the entire police process.
"He breached his bail continuously which left the courts no option but to remand him.
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"The victim was heavily pregnant during some of these horrific assaults that left her with extensive bruising.
"She was exceptionally brave to come forward to speak to police and support a prosecution. I know how hard it has been and I thank her for her courage and resilience during all of this.
"I hope today’s outcome gives her some reassurance and helps her to put the ordeal she suffered at Hutchinson’s hands behind her."
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