A MAN has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for an assault and intentional strangulation on a woman.

Stuart Bellwood, 23, of no fixed abode appeared at Leeds Crown Court on Monday, January 9 to be sentenced after pleading guilty to the two offences during a pre-trial court hearing.

The offences took place in October 2022, when Bellwood forced entry to the victim's property and assaulted her, causing significant injuries. 

He was subsequently arrested and charged in November 2022. 

Detective Constable Craig Magee, of Wakefield Adult Safeguarding Unit said, “We welcome this outcome and hope the victim can take some comfort in the sentence given to Bellwood for the intrusive and violent nature of these crimes against her.

“We would like to thank the victim for her bravery in reporting these crimes to us so we could seek to get justice on Bellwood for the frightening ordeal that took place.

“Dedicated detectives within safeguarding thoroughly investigate each offence reported to us and can pledge that victims will always be treated sympathetically, with their needs put at the heart of every investigation. 

"I would always encourage victims to come forward so we can investigate, but also provide the necessary support required.”