A 35-year-old man has been jailed for two years following a domestic abuse incident after leaving an event at Ascot Racecourse.

The incident took place between 1am and 7am on December 4, 2023 after a woman and the offender attended an event at the venue.

Todd Allison, 35, of Old Kenton Lane, London pleaded guilty to strangulation, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and criminal damage at Reading Crown Court in January.

Allison appeared at the same court on Friday, August 16 where he was sentenced.

Whilst at Ascot Racecourse, the offender became agitated and aggressive towards the victim which continued for hours after leaving the event.

The woman in her thirties suffered from a fractured nose and swelling of the eye after Allison became violent, strangling, head-butting and punching the victim, whilst in a car for several hours.

Police have reported that she made multiple attempts to leave the car before a member of the public noticed them and asked the victim if she was okay.

The victim was able to ask this person to call the police.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Freya Deeley, who worked on the Domestic Abuse Investigation Unit, said: “I am pleased that Allison has now received a custodial sentence as a result of his unacceptable behaviour against his victim.

“He subjected his victim to hours of verbal and physical abuse. The offending only stopped when a member of the public spotted them in the car, and I would like to thank that person for contacting the police.

“I would also like to pay tribute to the victim, who has shown patience and dignity while we investigated these offences. I hope that the fact Allison has now been sentenced to prison will allow the victim to move on with her life.

“Thames Valley Police is relentless in its pursuit and disruption of perpetrators of violence against women and girls.

“For victims of domestic abuse, coming forward and reporting it is incredibly hard, but we urge anyone who has been subjected to these terrible crimes, to speak up.  We will believe you and support you throughout the process.”