Jilted Charles Morrice Jailed for Brutal Assault on Pregnant Girlfriend
Charles Morrice, 23, from Wantage, was locked up for three years at Oxford Crown Court. The violent attack on his pregnant girlfriend has shocked the community.
Horrific Assault Details Emerge
On 17 December last year, Morrice lost control during an argument at their Simmonds Walk home. Furious, he hurled a plate at the teen victim. The next morning, his rage escalated. He grabbed her shoulders, shook her, pushed her against a wall, tore her clothes, bit, kicked, and repeatedly punched her face — leaving bruises and a pounding headache.
A visitor briefly interrupted the attack, but once alone with the victim again, Morrice’s violence intensified. When she failed to comfort him, he smashed a bottle in her direction. He shoved her into furniture, causing head injuries, bit her again, and ignored her cries of fear and pain.
The victim tried to flee, barely clothed and without a phone, but Morrice forced her to return. He’d already smashed her mobile and continued the assault, hitting her with a crochet hook, leaving lash marks on her back.
Callous Comments Amidst Violence
While the victim tended her wounds, Morrice coldly played guitar and made cruel remarks about the baby and her appearance. He even said he didn’t want to “wake up to a dead woman.” When she begged to go to hospital fearing for her life, Morrice chillingly replied, “I could always do more.”
Victim’s Courage and Police Words
The victim survived and escaped after enduring serious physical and mental trauma. “She became unrecognisable to those who knew her,” sources said.
Morrice pleaded guilty to assault causing actual bodily harm and coercive control during a February hearing. He was also slapped with an indefinite restraining order.
Detective Sgt Matthew Richardson said: “The victim showed immense bravery in coming forward. Morrice admitted to everything at sentencing. We hope this conviction encourages more victims to speak out.”
“Thames Valley Police are relentless in pursuing offenders of violence against women. Reporting these crimes is hard, but victims will be believed and supported.”
If you or someone you know is suffering domestic abuse, contact police via their website, call 101, or visit a police station.
