A man from Chester has been jailed for domestic abuse offences against his former partner.

On Friday 8 May, Hezekiah Perks was sentenced to three years and six months in prison at Chester Crown Court.

The 38-year-old of Tattenhall Lane, Chester, had earlier pleaded guilty to two counts of assault and perverting the course of justice.

Perks was arrested in May 2025 following an incident where he physically assaulted the victim. Following his arrest, the victim told police that she was subject to a relentless campaign of abuse from Perks, who was controlling and jealous.

It was revealed that he would regularly control who the victim was allowed to see and speak to, isolating her from her family and friends. Perks also contacted her place of work in a bid to control who she spent time with.

He was subsequently charged with the offences following a police investigation.

Police Constable Lauren Townson said: "The victim had been subjected to abusive, violent and intimidating behaviour but bravely fought back by giving a full account to police of the horrific behaviour she was subjected to by a man who was supposed to love her.

"No one should be treated this way in any relationship, and I would like to commend her for her bravery in coming forward. I hope she can now rebuild her life and move on from this truly traumatic experience."

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