Michael Yeo, 26, was sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court on Friday 4 February 2022 after admitting a series of offences including assault, kidnap, affray, criminal damage, possession of a bladed weapon, and being unlawfully at large.
The court heard that Yeo attacked his former partner following a heated argument at a Chatham address in September 2021. During the assault, he punched her several times in the shoulder and bit her ear. When the victim attempted to flee to a neighbour’s house, Yeo threatened her with a knife, forcing her to return inside.
Police were called to the scene and arrested Yeo, who was already on temporary licence from HMP Sudbury after serving a sentence for burglary in 2019. He had failed to return to prison when the violent incident occurred.
PC Harry Groves of the Chief Constable’s Crime Squad commented on the case, stating, “Yeo subjected his former partner to a frightening and vicious assault. Domestic abuse is a real threat men and women face and it’s vital victims come forward so we can investigate properly.”
He added, “Kent Police take domestic abuse extremely seriously. Many victims suffer in silence hoping their partner’s behaviour will change. They often feel isolated and scared.”
“To anyone facing this situation, please pick up the phone and talk to us. Domestic abuse is never acceptable and offenders will be punished.”
Originally published by UKNIP.
