Jail for “entrenched” domestic abuser

A man has been jailed after a judge described his behaviour as “entrenched” following his abuse of two women.

His Honour Judge Grey said Ryan Tyrrell’s violent actions against women, particularly when he was drunk, could not be remedied until he recognised their impact.

The court heard the first incident happened at a property in Chatteris at about 9.20pm on Christmas Eve when Tyrrell, 37, argued with a woman.

The victim was standing at the top of a flight of stairs when she tried to phone a relative. Tyrrell attempted to snatch the phone out of her hand and she became fearful he would push her down the stairs.

She managed to get to the ground floor, but Tyrrell pursued her brandishing a pole from a wardrobe.

He hurled insults at her, before picking up a knife and stabbing the kitchen walls repeatedly, as well as causing damage to cupboards and doors.

Then, on 2 February, police received a report that Tyrrell was trying to break into a property in Huntingdon and a woman was screaming.

Tyrrell made his way to the back of the property and smashed a window with a large tree branch.

Once inside, he attacked the second victim, by pulling her hair and hitting her to the face.

He then threatened to kill the woman, before going to the kitchen and arming himself with a knife.

Police officers arrived and Tyrrell was arrested.

He admitted assault causing actual bodily harm, making threats to kills, two counts of criminal damage and common assault.

On Wednesday (18 September) at Cambridge Crown Court, Tyrrell, of Tindell Close, Wisbech, was jailed for seven years.

Sentencing, Judge Grey said: “Domestic violence is an entrenched behaviour in you, particularly when you are intoxicated. Until you consider the impact on others of what you do rather than your perceived injustices, it is not possible for the authorities to work with you.”

DC Steve Surtees said: “Tyrrell’s persistently abusive behaviour was disgusting, and I’m pleased he’s now faced justice for his crimes.

“Tackling domestic abuse is one of our main priorities as we strive to support victims and bring perpetrators before the courts.”

For advice and support concerning domestic abuse visit the dedicated section of this website.