Aylesbury man jailed for coercive control and domestic abuse

AYLESBURY MAN JAILED FOR COERCIVE CONTROL AND DOMESTIC ABUSE

A man who subjected a woman to coercive control including isolating her from family and friends, forcing her to live with him and not allowing her to leave the property has been jailed.

Lee Broomhead, 28, of Barker Lane, Aston Clinton, Aylesbury, was sentenced to three years in prison and given a 10-year restraining order against the victim.

Broomhead pleaded guilty to two counts of coercive control at Aylesbury Crown Court today (October 26).

From 2021 to 2022, Broomhead controlled the victim, a woman in her twenties, throughout their relationship.

He used coercive behaviour to pester the victim to resume the relationship while on bail for a previous offence against her and forced her to go to police to withdraw her support.

Broomhead also prevented the victim from opening the door to police when she was in danger.

He also forced the victim to delete social media accounts and stopped her from speaking to friends and family.

Broomhead did not allow her to leave the property and forced her to live with him.

Investigating officer PC Aimee Stein, based at Aylesbury police station, said: “After a long investigation and a horrendous period of time, the victim can finally seek the support to move on and live her life without being controlled day-in, day-out.

We will continue to support her through this transition.

“This is a reminder that no one is alone in experiencing coercive or controlling behaviour.

I encourage any victims to come forward and report it to police by calling 101 or via our website, as we will listen and support them.”