Wem man jailed for ‘terrifying’ domestic abuse

A man has been sentenced to two and a half years in jail after admitting several charges of domestic abuse.

Phillip Mutch, 40, of Orchard Way in Wem, Shropshire, pleaded guilty to one count of controlling and coercive behavior and five counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

An indefinite restraining order was also imposed on him, which prevented him from contacting his victim.

Detective Con Geoff Anslow of West Mercia Police said: “Philip Mutch is a dangerous individual. He subjected a very vulnerable victim to a terrifying campaign of domestic violence and abuse behind closed doors.”