Man jailed for a minimum of 2 years and 5 months for three domestic abuse offences

On 26 July 2023, Kashif Iftikhar (DOB: 04/05/2000) appeared at Minshull Street Crown Court and was sentenced to a total of 2 years and 5 months in jail.

The sentencing follows an earlier hearing where Iftikhar pleaded guilty to three section 47 offences of assault of a person occasioning actual bodily harm. 

Iftikhar has been on remand since he was arrested on 5 February 2023.

He was arrested by police following a number of domestic abuse disclosures from a woman in Trafford.

After officers conducted initial enquiries, it was established that the victim had been involved in an abusive relationship with the suspect.

During the course of a 2 year long relationship, Iftikhar subjected the victim to horrendous physical and emotional abuse. 

The victim had suffered in silence during this time until she made the decision to report the abuse to Greater Manchester Police, enabling officers to act. 

The investigation team at GMP Trafford CID set about compiling evidence and witness statements that would later compel the offender to plead guilty to the offences and secure him a jail sentence.

Detective Constable Julie Bonney-Thorpe of Trafford CID said: "I want to commend the bravery of the victim in coming forward and reporting what happened to her. 

"Iftikhar's actions are utterly deplorable and he has shown himself to be consistently violent and abusive towards the victim, and showing a disturbing increase in the level of violence he inflicted upon her.

"He subjected the victim to a campaign of physical and emotional abuse and I am relieved he has been put behind bars.

"We at Greater Manchester Police are determined to hold every perpetrator of domestic abuse to account.

"If you are a victim of domestic abuse or know someone who is or has been affected by domestic abuse or violence, please know that we can support you. GMP can also put you in touch with other support organisations that understand your specific needs. Do not suffer in silence, you are not alone.”

To report Domestic Abuse to Greater Manchester Police, please call 101 or report using the online reporting tool on our website: www.gmp.police.uk

Always dial 999 in an emergency.

Support Available

If you or someone you know has been a victim of domestic abuse, we encourage you not to suffer in silence and report it to the police by calling 101 or 999 in an emergency.

You can also report information and crimes on our website (www.gmp.police.uk) using the 'report' tool. Alternatively, you can report information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

There are also lots of organisations and support agencies available across Greater Manchester that can help and provide support for you.

Support for Domestic Abuse:

SafeLives.org.uk
Providing domestic abuse support and guidance.

National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Free 24-hour helpline, guidance, and support for victims.

National Centre for Domestic Violence
Provides a free service that lets anyone who has recently suffered from, or been threatened with, domestic abuse applies for an emergency court injunction.

Victim Support
Free and confidential help to victims of crime, witnesses, their family and friends with 24-hour live chat and helpline available.

Women’s Aid Domestic Violence Helpline
Free 24-hour national helpline run by Women’s Aid and Refuge.