Partner's Harrowing Tale: Abuse, Threats, and a Hammer Attack

A 38-year-old man who physically, verbally, and psychologically abused his partner over a six-year period was handed a sentence totalling 15 years on Friday. James Oakes Sentenced: James Oakes, deemed a 'dangerous offender' by Probation and a Crown Court Judge, received an extended custodial sentence comprising of 11 years in custody followed by four years On licence post-release from jail. History of Abuse: Oakes used coercive and controlling behaviour to assault, humiliate, and degrade his partner, who was diagnosed with complex Post Traumatic Stress disorder. Starting in 2014, he attacked her with weapons, threatened, and subjected her to severe violence.