Waheed Amodu strangled, engaged in a controlling and coercive relationship and had “violent outbursts and physical assaults” against the woman.

The 23-year-old attacked his former partner multiple times between December 5 and December 15 when police were called to a home in the Oxford area.

The victim, in her 30s, suffered multiple injuries at the hand of Amodu, police say.

Police constable Niamh Meaney, of Thames Valley Police, said Amodu had no choice but to plead guilty to the charges due to the “weight of evidence” against him.

Waheed Amodu (Image: TVP)

He pleaded guilty to one count each of intentional strangulation and assault occasioning actual bodily harm and three counts of assault by beating.

At Oxford Crown Court on Thursday, April 4, Amodu, of Diamond Drive in Didcot, was jailed for two years and three months and an unlimited restraining order was put in place against him.

Investigating officer Ms Meaney said: “This sentence reflects the seriousness of Amodu’s actions and the harm he was inflicting.

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“I would like to thank and praise the courage and bravery of the survivor of these attacks in coming forward to us.

“The guilty plea in this case is a clear reflection of the strength and thoroughness of the evidence. Faced with the weight of that evidence, he had no option but to admit what he had done.

“We remain absolutely committed to protecting the public and ensuring offenders like Amodu are brought to justice.”

Amodu was arrested by police just days before Christmas on December 15 following a number of calls made to 999 and he was formally charged the following day.

At around 9.10pm on Thursday, April 2, a fight broke out between two men in Millbrook Square, Grove.

The victim, in his 20s, was stabbed under the armpit during the attack and was taken to hospital with “non-life-threatening” injuries.

He has since been released from hospital.

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Police officers on Saturday, April 4 arrested an 18-year-old man from Grove suspicion of assault by beating, assault causing actual bodily harm, possessing a knife in a public place and section 18 wounding with intent.

In an update on Sunday morning, Thames Valley Police confirmed he has been released on bail until June 24.

Investigating officer detective inspector Iain Roberts continues to appeal for anybody with information on the incident.

He said: “I am particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have not yet spoken to us to please reach out if you have any information about this assault.

“If you do not wish to speak to police you can speak to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

“I understand that incidents like this cause concern in the local community, but I want to reassure the public that you will likely see an increased police presence in the area while our enquiries continue.

“Anyone with information should call 101 or make a report online quoting reference 43260161353.”

As the youngsters come down off their sugar highs and the hot cross bun supply begins to dry up, families may be looking for fun and interesting things to do this Easter weekend.

We’ve rounded up a selection of pictures of Easter activities in years gone by, for inspiration.

An Easter Chick Hunt at the Bicester Rainbow Playgroup saw Georgia Bull, three, colle (Image: Oxford Mail archive)

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This gallery includes Easter trails at activity centres like Cogges Manor Farm, the crafting of displays and of elaborate Easter bonnets, and school events around the season.

There are some pictures of organised town races, like the Plastic Duck Race of Blewbury or Chadlington’s downhill Easter egg race at The Tite Inn.

Take a look back through this Oxford Mail archive picture gallery to find Easter pictures in years gone by.