Jeffries was jailed for 11 months and issued with a restraining order
A woman was beaten and strangled in her own home during a terrifying attack in Mansfield. Jack Jeffries attacked the woman in her home during an argument on April 2, 2023.
During the incident the 21 year old put his hands around the victims neck until she began to lose consciousness. Nottinghamshire Police were called to the incident shortly after 7am and Jeffries was arrested. He later pleaded guilty to one count of common assault and one count of intentional strangulation, which is a relatively new charge introduced in 2022 to better protect victims of abuse. Jeffries appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on Tuesday, September 19.Jeffries, of Eyre Street, Creswell, was jailed for 11 months. He was also issued with a restraining order banning him from making any contact with his victim.
Detective Constable Henry Foster, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "The victim in this case was not seriously injured but she was very much in fear of her life at the time of this attack. Jeffries’ actions could easily have had tragic consequences and I am pleased he has now been given a custodial sentence.
“I also hope this case serves as a reminder to others about how seriously we take this kind of assault.”