CAMBRIDGESHIRE MAN JAILED FOR VIOLENT ASSAULT AND COERCIVE CONTROL

A man named Grant Henry, aged 32, has been sentenced to five years in prison following a series of violent and controlling behaviors against his partner in Cambridgeshire. Henry was responsible for physically assaulting his partner multiple times, including breaking her jaw in an attack at a house in the area, which required surgery. He was also said to have attempted to strangle her while she was calling the police, demonstrating a pattern of violence and coercive control. During court proceedings, Judge Andrew Hurst stated that Henry made his victim's "life hell and nearly broke her as a human being." The police commended the victim’s bravery in coming forward despite facing numerous setbacks. Cambridgeshire Police reported that Henry, who was of no fixed address, started to possess and control his partner about a month into their relationship in 2023. His controlling behaviors included monitoring her whereabouts, scrutinizing her phone use, and dictating her choice of clothes and makeup. Over time, his actions became more violent, including an incident where he broke into her home in a jealous rage and physically assaulted her. On August 3, 2024, Henry attacked her again, punching and strangling her as she tried to contact the police. Despite being remanded after his arrest, he violated bail conditions by sending threatening messages. His most severe assault occurred on August 27, when he punched his partner so hard that she had to undergo surgery for a broken jaw. Henry pleaded guilty to controlling and coercive behavior and grievous bodily harm without intent during an earlier hearing and was sentenced to five years in jail. Additionally, he was given an indefinite restraining order. Detective Constable Frankie Enticknap praised the victim's bravery and expressed hope that the sentence will help her move forward.