Violent boyfriend strangled woman and put her through year of hell

A man who intentionally strangled his partner and subjected her to abuse lasting a year has been jailed.

Aaron Cheetham, 37, of Weston-super-Mare , was found guilty of controlling and coercive behaviour, as well as intentional strangulation, at Bristol Crown Court in March.

Cheetham was sentenced to 10 months in prison and given a 10-year restraining order against his victim at the same court on Tuesday, August 26.

The court heard how during the year-long relationship, Cheetham exerted control over the victim's daily life, isolating her from friends and family and monitoring her movements.

He subjected her to repeated threats and intimidation.

The abuse included a violent incident where he strangled the victim,

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