Abusive Northolt Man Jailed For Attacking Partner
Police praise victim who was injured after Awil Omer threw glass table at her
(Awil Omer)
A man from Northolt has been jailed for over three years and had a restraining order placed on him for attacking his partner
Awil Omer, 38 of Mersey Walk, Northolt, pleaded guilty to one count of wounding on the first day of his trial at Isleworth Crown Court on Wednesday, 31 January.
He was sentenced to three years and two months imprisonment. The judge issued a restraining order to protect the victim when he is released.
The court heard that in August 2017, Omer and the victim became involved in a dispute where Omer assaulted her with her own handbag as she was fleeing his home and forced her to return to the flat.
He then further assaulted her by throwing a glass table at her, causing it to smash, and then pushing her to the floor, causing serious injuries to her hand.
Police were called and Omer was arrested. During his interview he first stated that strangers had come to the flat and assaulted the victim. He then gave an alternative story that the victim had been fighting one of her friends.
Omer was charged on 25 August 2017, and was remanded to Willesden Magistrates Court where he was remanded to prison pending the start of his trial.
When presented with the evidence and witnesses willing to give evidence against him, Omer changed his plea to guilty.
Further indictments of assault ABH and assault by beating were left to lie on file.
The sentencing follows a successful investigation by Ealing borough’s Community Safety Unit.
Detective Inspector Natalie Norris said: “I am pleased with Omer’s plea, and especially for the brave victim who suffered serious injuries following Omer’s attack. I would like to praise her courage throughout our investigation and this prosecution and her willingness to face her attacker in court.
“All reports of domestic abuse will always be investigated robustly and this case shows police successfully prosecuting those who commit domestic abuse.”
2 February 2018
