York Man Gets Jail Time for Violence and Abuse Against Woman

Glen Hutchinson, 29, is going to prison. He lived in Eaglescliffe and used to live in York. He will be locked up for four years and nine months. He admitted to several crimes last year in court. These crimes include strangulation and assault. He also tried to obstruct justice.

Hutchinson attacked a woman for two years, even when she was pregnant. On one occasion, he punched her in the head while holding a baby. The baby’s head hit a doorframe during the attack, and the child went to the hospital for scans to check for lasting harm.

He tried to stop the victim from helping the police. This led to his conviction, and he was sentenced on February 10 at York Crown Court. A police officer, Gemma Illidge, spoke about the case, stating that Hutchinson showed no remorse.

The officer added that Hutchinson broke his bail terms. This forced the court to keep him detained, as the victim suffered many bad injuries in these attacks. She was very pregnant during some of them, and the officer thanked her for her courage.

The officer hoped the sentence brings some peace and that the victim can move past this ordeal. People suffering abuse should always seek help, as domestic abuse greatly harms our society, and we should not tolerate it at all. If you suspect abuse, report it right away.

Victims can also find help from other agencies, which offer support without police involvement. Report to North Yorkshire Police online or by phone. Call 999 in emergencies. IDAS also provides free support and advice, including emergency housing, and can be reached at 03000 110 110.