Man jailed for violent attacks on women
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A man who caused significant injuries to women during two separate attacks has been jailed for more than nine years.
Jonah Rochester, 29, from Hartlepool carried out two violent attacks in May and July last year leaving one woman with a broken hip and another woman a broken leg.
After being arrested and charged, Rochester appeared in court where he was found guilty of inflicting grievous bodily harm, assaulting an emergency worker, causing grievous bodily harm with intent and intentional strangulation.
He appeared at Teesside Crown Court on Thursday 23rd May where he was jailed for nine years and three months.
Detective Inspector Louise Sproson from Hartlepool CID said: “Rochester is a violent individual who caused significant injuries to his victims.
“Cleveland Police welcome this lengthy sentence which will give him time to reflect on what he has done. Together with the support of victims we can bring offenders to justice and keep the community of Hartlepool safe from individuals like Rochester.”