Assault sentencing
Earlier this year, 45-year-old Andrew Page was found guilty of a Grave and Criminal Assault by the Royal Court. Today, he was sentenced to four and a half years in prison and given a seven-year Domestic Abuse Protection Order.
Page was also given an extra two months for an unrelated theft from a jewellery shop in May 2023, where he exploited the staff member’s vulnerability, and the stolen jewellery was never recovered.
Page committed the grave and criminal assault at a residential address in December 2022, throwing his female victim to the ground, placing his hands around her neck several times and choking her to the point that she nearly passed out. He also hit her head against the skirting board and wall before he left the property.
Page initially reported to police that his victim had assaulted him, however, after further enquiries it was established that Page had been the aggressor during the incident.
Detective Constable Verity Thomas from the Public Protection Unit said:” This was a deliberate and nasty assault carried out by Page. Behaviour like this should never be tolerated. We will do everything in our power to see offenders such as this face justice. Anyone else who has experienced similar abuse can come forward and speak to officers at any time.”
There are several local agencies that offer advice and support:
Jersey Domestic and Sexual Abuse Support (JDAS) offer specialist support and guidance in relation to domestic or sexual abuse incidents. Support is provided before, during and after any police investigation or court hearing. It is also available when police are not involved. Call: 01534 880505 or email JDAS@gov.je
The SARC at Dewberry House provide expert independent and confidential support to victims of sexual abuse. The Centre comprises of a team of experts with a wealth of knowledge and experience in advising, supporting and treating anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted. Call: 01534 888222.
FREEDA (Freedom from Domestic Abuse) offer a 24-hour helpline, access to safe accommodation as well as help and support for victims of domestic abuse. Tel: 0800 7356836.
Victims First Jersey is a free and independent service offering confidential support to victims and witnesses of crime. Tel: 0800 7351612.
The Safeguarding Partnership Board help agencies to work together to safeguard children and adults at risk. Reporting concerns about a child – call: 01534 519000, concerned about an adult – call 01534 444440.
