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Nottingham man strangled former partner and threw TV at her Nottingham man strangled former partner and threw TV at her
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Dean Kirby admitted intentional strangulation, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and making threats to killDean Kirby admitted intentional strangulation, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and making threats to kill
A man has been jailed for strangling and threatening to kill his former partner during a violent outburst at her home last year.A man has been jailed for strangling and threatening to kill his former partner during a violent outburst at her home last year.
Dean Kirby, of Woolmer Road in Nottingham, threw a television at his victim and threatened to cut off her fingers with bolt cutters after arguing with her on 23 December, Nottinghamshire Police said.Dean Kirby, of Woolmer Road in Nottingham, threw a television at his victim and threatened to cut off her fingers with bolt cutters after arguing with her on 23 December, Nottinghamshire Police said.
He also punched his victim in the face before she fled her home and used the phone of a passerby to call the police. He also punched his victim in the face before she fled her home and used the phone of a passer-by to call the police.
The 30-year-old was sentenced to three years and seven months in prison at Nottingham Crown Court on Monday after pleading guilty to multiple offences.The 30-year-old was sentenced to three years and seven months in prison at Nottingham Crown Court on Monday after pleading guilty to multiple offences.
Kirby initially told officers he would give them no trouble but he later urinated on the floor of his cell and lunged at a police officer, the force added.Kirby initially told officers he would give them no trouble but he later urinated on the floor of his cell and lunged at a police officer, the force added.
The force added Kirby had a history of violent offending and he initially pleaded not guilty to all charges.The force added Kirby had a history of violent offending and he initially pleaded not guilty to all charges.
However, he later admitted intentional strangulation, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, common assault, making threats to kill, and two counts of causing criminal damage.However, he later admitted intentional strangulation, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, common assault, making threats to kill, and two counts of causing criminal damage.
As well as jail time, Kirby was handed a restraining order forbidding any further contact with his victim and banning him from entering The Meadows estate.As well as jail time, Kirby was handed a restraining order forbidding any further contact with his victim and banning him from entering The Meadows estate.
Another charge of common assault on an emergency worker was left to remain on file after Kirby pleaded not guilty.Another charge of common assault on an emergency worker was left to remain on file after Kirby pleaded not guilty.
Police staff investigator Safha Iqbal said: "Kirby has a history of violent offending and poses a significant risk to women.Police staff investigator Safha Iqbal said: "Kirby has a history of violent offending and poses a significant risk to women.
"I am pleased he will now spend a significant amount of time in custody and will thereafter be banned from having any contact with this victim."I am pleased he will now spend a significant amount of time in custody and will thereafter be banned from having any contact with this victim.
"She has shown tremendous courage and resolve throughout this process and can now look to a future free from the man who caused her so much pain.""She has shown tremendous courage and resolve throughout this process and can now look to a future free from the man who caused her so much pain."
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