A 27‑year‑old man has been sentenced to more than two-and-a-half years in prison after admitting coercive and controlling behaviour, in a case heard at York Crown Court.
Sentence and restrictions imposed
Stephen Davies, of no fixed address in Huddersfield, was given a custodial term of 32 months after pleading guilty on the first day of his trial. The offences occurred between August and November 2025 in the Kirklees area.
In addition to the prison term, Davies was made subject to a 15‑year restraining order preventing contact with his identified victim.
Police reaction and victim support
Officers from the Kirklees Domestic Abuse Team led the investigation. PC Reece Woodhead commented on the case, praising the victim’s role in enabling the prosecution.
“The victim in this case has shown real courage in supporting a prosecution against Davies for the awful offending he subjected her to,”
PC Woodhead added that the police hope the sentence will help the victim find some closure and stressed the force’s commitment to listening to and supporting victims of similar offending.
Case timeline
The following sets out the known chronology of events as presented at court:
- Offending period: August–November 2025
- Arrest: shortly after the incident was reported (date not specified)
- Initial magistrates appearance: 10 November (year not specified in reporting)
- Plea: guilty on first day of trial
- Sentence: 32 months’ imprisonment and 15‑year restraining order
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Defendant | Stephen Davies, 27 |
| Offence | Coercive and controlling behaviour |
| Sentence | 32 months’ imprisonment |
| Restraining order | 15 years |
Practical information for victims
The case highlights ongoing local policing work on domestic abuse. Anyone affected by coercive or controlling behaviour can contact West Yorkshire Police or local victim support services for advice and assistance. Police statements in this case reiterated their commitment to investigating such offences fully and supporting complainants through the criminal process.
This report is based on material released following the hearing at York Crown Court and comments provided by Kirklees officers.
