Steven Roweth of Leverington jailed after assaulting partner

A man who assaulted his partner and then tried to get her to withdraw her complaint has been jailed.

Steven Roweth, 51, of Peatlings Lane, Leverington, Wisbech has been jailed for two years and 10 months after a number of assaults on the victim.

He first became enraged when his then partner received a text message from a friend on June 7.

Roweth grabbed the victim her by her hair and threw her to the floor of the property in Wisbech, before punching her to the face and strangling her.

On June 15, the pair were watching television at the property when a neighbour waved at the victim through her lounge window.

Roweth responded by hurling insults at the victim, she then left the property, but Roweth followed her.

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He grabbed her arms and swung multiple punches, connecting with her face at least once. When a neighbour came to intervene Roweth argued with her.

Later, the police were called and Roweth was arrested.

Whilst on court bail, he contacted the victim and tried to persuade her to withdraw her complaint and tell police that she had lied.

Roweth, admitted assault causing actual bodily harm, non-fatal strangulation and intimidating a witness.

On Monday, at Peterborough Crown Court, he was jailed for two years and 10 months as well as being handed a restraining order.

DC Stephanie Dunlop said: “We take reports like this incredibly seriously. Roweth’s treatment of the victim was disgusting so I’m pleased he has now faced justice for his actions.

“The victim was so relieved when I called to let her know that Roweth had pleaded guilty.

“I hope she will take some comfort at the conclusion of this court process and be able to move on with her life.”