Man jailed for violent assault following detailed investigation by officers
A detailed investigation by officers has led to the conviction of a man who committed a violent assault near Poole.
Darryl John Cornish, 41 and of Upton, was jailed at Bournemouth Crown Court on Tuesday 1 April 2025 for charges of non-fatal strangulation and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
On Thursday 29 August 2024, Cornish subjected a woman to a sustained assault at an address in Upton.
During the attack Cornish was reported to have strangled the woman, thrown her to the ground, pushed her down the stairs, and thrown her belongings.
The victim fled the address having sustained injuries to her arms, hands, back and neck.
Officers launched an investigation into the incident, carrying out door-to-door enquiries, taking numerous statements and reviewing mobile phone footage.
Following enquiries, Cornish was subsequently charged in relation to the incident. He was jailed for 26 months.
Police Constable Harry Chaplin, of Dorset Police, said: “Domestic abuse is a top priority for the Force and we are fully committed to supporting victims and ensuring perpetrators are brought to justice.
“Darryl Cornish subjected his victim to a sustained and violent assault, which has had a lasting impact on her mental and physical wellbeing. I am pleased that he is now behind bars and facing the consequences for his actions
“I also want to praise the victim for the courage she has shown in supporting our investigation. I hope her bravery will help to give other victims the strength to come forward and report domestic abuse to us, in the knowledge that we will fully investigate the matter and hold offenders to account.”
If you have been a victim of domestic abuse or you know someone who is being abused, please report it to Dorset Police, this can be done in confidence. If abuse is in progress and someone is in immediate danger, call 999. Otherwise, please contact us at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101.
Support services available for victims of domestic abuse include the following:
• National Domestic Abuse Helpline (24 hrs) 0808 2000 247
• Victim Support 0300 3030 163
• Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Domestic Abuse Referrals & Support Line: 01202 710 777
• Dorset (Paragon) 0800 032 5204
• Mankind Initiative 01823 334244
• National Men’s Advice Line (Respect) 0808 8010327
• Waterlily Project 01202 246763
• STARS 01202 308840
• Paladin (Stalking) 020 3866 4107
• The Shores 0800 970 9954
• NCDV for support with Non Molestation/Occupation/Prohibited Steps orders 0800 970 2070
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