Staffordshire man who punched and strangled his own mother jailed for more than two years
A man who punched and strangled his mother during a domestic incident has been jailed.
Colin Heagreaves, aged 37, of no fixed address, has been sentenced to two years and two months after he was found guilty following a trial of intentional strangulation at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court on Wednesday, January 14.
He also pleaded guilty to possessing a controlled drug of Class A (cocaine), possessing a controlled drug of Class B (cannabis), assault by beating, assaulting a constable in execution of duty, and criminal damage to property valued at £5,000.
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In August last year, Staffordshire Police were called to the Hargrave's mother's home on Goldenhill when the domestic incident was first reported.
Hargreaves punched her in the face and put his hands around her throat, before ripping a television off the wall and damaging a bedroom door.
When this mother gave him £250, Hargreaves left the house.
In September last year, officers spotted Hargreaves in Milton.
He acted aggressively against the officer and was arrested at the scene.
He has now been jailed.
A force spokesperson said: "We will continue to take robust action against those responsible for violence and domestic abuse across Staffordshire, working to support victims and to deliver positive outcomes through the criminal justice system.
"To get in touch with us, call 101 or use Live Chat on our website. In an emergency, always call 999."
