A Stockton man, Graham Stewart, was sentenced for strangling his girlfriend and threatening her with a knife after a night of heavy drinking
Stockton: A man named Graham Stewart attacked his girlfriend after drinking heavily. This happened on December 23, 2022, at his home.
During the incident, he strangled her twice and threatened her with a kitchen knife. The court heard she struggled to breathe and was terrified.
After the attack, the woman felt unsafe and has been prescribed anxiety medication. She lost weight and described herself as a “shadow” of her former self.
Stewart was found guilty and appeared in court on January 29. The judge noted their relationship began in 2020, but things worsened as Stewart drank more.
The victim shared her experience in court, explaining how Stewart attacked her while she was trying to leave. She felt trapped and scared for her life.
She also mentioned that Stewart has been boasting in local pubs about his sentence. This has caused her to relive her trauma and feel anxious again.
In court, Stewart’s lawyer claimed he has a new partner and is lightly convicted. However, the judge sentenced him to two years and three months in prison.
Stewart is also banned from contacting the victim indefinitely. The case highlights the serious impact of domestic violence on victims.
