Domestic abuser jailed

A Southampton man was jailed for 18 months yesterday, 22 December, and was also handed a five year restraining order. This follows a conviction for assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Geoffrey Beadle, 41, of Denmead Road was in a relationship with the victim at the time of the incident. This was back on 24 September last year.

During the evening, an argument started, but turned particularly violent. He threw metal poles at her, ripped hair from her head, choked her, kicked her, stamped on her and also put his fingers in her eyes.

As a result of his actions, the lady was left with a cut to her nose, a bloodshot eye, injuries to her neck and a number of bruises.

In a pre-prepared statement, the victim said she ‘regularly had nightmares about the incident’ or nightmares that she was still in a relationship with Beadle.

She also said, “I am still greatly impacted by the incident, and it has had an ongoing and severe effect on me. I am still triggered by certain things, such as loud music from a vehicle and other small things, and these can cause panic attacks.

“I also feel really isolated and struggle to trust my judgement of people. I even struggle to trust my own memory because it was questioned so many times and this is difficult when I am starting over and trying to build a new life for myself.”

Since Beadle was sentenced, she added: “I am so relieved that he is in prison. I can enjoy Christmas and visit my friends knowing he is behind bars and cannot hurt me anymore.”

Via a statement issued online, Police Staff Investigator Rebecca Stevens said;

“I would like to commend the bravery of this woman and thank her for sharing the lasting impact her ex-partner’s wicked actions have had.

“Beadle has shown no remorse throughout the entire court process – but a jury took just 26 minutes to find him guilty for what he did.

“This sentence represents more than just a punishment for Beadle; it also gives this woman the opportunity to build a future out of his shadow.

“If you are reading this and have been through a similar experience, please contact us.

“It is never too late and you will be believed and supported from the moment you pick up that phone or send that message.”

If you are a survivor of domestic abuse in Southampton, Yellow Door, a local charity, can offer you a range of help and support. Visit their website, https://orlo.uk/J4aoM or contact them on 023 8063 6312 to find out more.