A 24-year-old Coventry man, Callum Lovatt, has been sentenced to two years in prison at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court after repeatedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend from Stoke-on-Trent between December 2023 and August 2024. The violent attacks, investigated by police, left the victim seriously injured, including a concussion, highlighting ongoing domestic violence issues in the area.
Pattern Attack Horror
Lovatt pleaded guilty to two counts of assault by beating and three offences of assault occasioning actual bodily harm during an earlier hearing. The assaults happened on three separate occasions, demonstrating a sustained pattern of violence against the woman.
Concussion Attack Horror
During the final attack, Lovatt headbutted the victim with such force that she suffered a concussion, underscoring the dangerous nature of his assaults and the serious injury inflicted.
Judge Attack Horror
The judge at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court sentenced Lovatt to a two-year prison term on Tuesday, 21 April, reflecting the severity of the offences and the impact on the victim’s life and wellbeing.
Police Domestic Violence Drive
The case highlights the continuing challenge police forces in Stoke-on-Trent and Coventry face in tackling domestic abuse and protecting victims from repeat offenders like Lovatt.