A controlling and violent “bully” who threw scissors at his partner and didn’t let her leave the house without him has been jailed.

Abuser Gordon Curtis, from Gravesend, was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison after admitting a string of offences at Woolwich Crown Court on Friday, May 19.

The 44-year-old also received a 10-year restraining order after the court heard how he would lock his victim in their flat and prevent her from leaving their home without him.

He also refused to allow the victim to have a mobile phone and would smash it if he found her to have one.

Police were called to the property on November 26, 2020, after neighbours reported hearing a disturbance, and the victim told officers Curtis had thrown items including a pair of scissors at her.

An investigation revealed further abuse and Curtis was arrested before being released on bail with conditions not the contact the victim.

He repeatedly broke these conditions and was arrested on February 24, 2021, and charged with coercive and controlling behaviour, assault and possession of a controlled drug.

‘Curtis is a bully who subjected the victim to repeated and sustained physical, financial and emotional abuse...’

Curtis was jailed after pleading guilty to the offences last week.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Chris Taylor said: “Curtis is a bully who subjected the victim to repeated and sustained physical, financial and emotional abuse causing her a huge amount of distress, fear and anxiety.

“She has shown tremendous courage in coming forward and helping us secure this important conviction.

“There is a wealth of support for anyone who is suffering this kind of abuse.”