A MAN has been charged with domestic abuse for allegedly emotionally and physically abusing a woman.

Jack Fitzpatrick, who is accused of threatening to kill the woman, has been charged with a number of offences linked with coercive and controlling behaviour.

The 25-year-old is also accused of stealing her phone, destroying a door and damaging her jewellery.

The incidents happened in January and February this year.

Fitzpatrick, of Stanmer Park Road, Brighton, was arrested on February 10 and charged with causing actual bodily harm, engaging in coercive or controlling behaviour, harassment and two counts of criminal damage.

He has been remanded in custody pending a court date to be confirmed.

He was also in breach of an existing restraining order by contacting the victim.

Detective Inspector Laura Hillier-Diamond, of Brighton and Hove’s safeguarding investigations unit, said: “Abusive and controlling behaviour has a devastating impact on people’s lives and I would like to thank and commend the victim in this case for her incredible bravery in supporting the investigation.

“As a force we will continue to take all reports of domestic abuse extremely seriously and proactively take steps to safeguard victims and bring the perpetrators to justice.

“We have a dedicated team of domestic abuse investigators who can respond to victims via video calls quickly and discreetly, as well as specialist officers to offer ongoing support to victims.

“Dedicated patrol units also respond to emergency calls reporting domestic abuse.”

If you or anybody you know is a victim of domestic abuse, the public are urged to report it to police via the Sussex Police website, 101 or 999 in an emergency.

You can also find support and information at Sussex SafeSpace.