A man, driven by jealousy, assaulted his partner during their vacation in Spain, strangling her to the point of suffocation, as revealed in Swansea Crown Court.
The victim disclosed the harrowing experience she suffered at the hands of Shaun Hill in Majorca to a friend, who promptly alerted the authorities out of concern. Police condemned Hill’s actions as “abhorrent” towards his partner and expressed relief that his incarceration ensures the safety of others.
Testimony in court detailed Hill’s initially promising relationship with his partner, which deteriorated as he grew increasingly possessive and suspicious, frequently appearing unannounced when she was socializing. His violent outbursts escalated when he consumed alcohol.
The victim recounted to a friend that Hill had strangled her during their Majorca trip, ignoring her pleas to stop, causing her to struggle for breath and speak. Police were notified following this disclosure, leading to Hill’s arrest. Despite initially denying the accusations, Hill had previously admitted to two counts of intentional strangulation.
Due to his guilty pleas, Hill received a 41-month prison sentence, with eligibility for release on license after serving half the term. Additionally, he was issued a five-year restraining order preventing contact with his ex-partner.
South Wales Police constable Adrien Kiernan, commenting post-sentencing, denounced Hill’s behavior and emphasized the importance of victims confiding in trusted individuals to break free from abuse. Kiernan expressed hope for the victim’s recovery from the traumatic ordeal.
