Jail for man who carried out violent attack on woman in Stockton

Ashley Dalkin was jailed for four years after threatening two people with a meat cleaver and carrying out a violent attack on a woman.

(Pictured: Ashley Dalkin)

Officers were called to Tithe Barn Road in Hardwick on Sunday 21 January 2024 following reports that Dalkin was wielding a meat cleaver in the street.

The 33-year-old from Stockton held the meat cleaver to the throat of one woman and waved it towards another before he then smashed the back window of a vehicle.

Just prior to this incident, Dalkin carried out a vicious attack on a woman punching her several times in the face causing a black eye.

Dalkin was arrested and subsequently charged with controlling and coercive behaviour, assault causing actual bodily harm, threatening a person with a bladed article and criminal damage.

He appeared at Teesside Crown Court on Friday 19 July where he pleaded guilty to all four offences. On Thursday 31 October 2024, he appeared at the same court for sentencing.

Investigating officer PC Hood from the Domestic Abuse Unit said: “This was a particularly terrifying incident which involved an extremely dangerous weapon on a residential street.

“Tackling violence against women and girls is a priority for Cleveland Police and we will continue to work with victims and support them throughout our investigations and any court process.

“The bravery and courage shown by the victim in this case is truly incredible and I’d like to thank her for her unwavering support throughout this process.”

You can report to Cleveland Police at any time of day or night via the 101 number, or online via our website. Always use 999 in an emergency.