Man tried to drown pregnant girlfriend and threatened to kill her

Harvey Browne threatened to kill the victim while on court bail

A man has been jailed after trying to drown his pregnant girlfriend. Harvey Browne, 20, tried to push the victim down into bath water at their home in Godmanchester last August.

He also subjected her to physical abuse including punching her in the stomach. Officers arrived after concerned neighbours contacted the police and arrested Browne.

Browne had threatened to kill the victim while on court bail and said he would “put her in a coffin” before police could help her. Browne, of Moselle Avenue, Haringey, Greater London, was arrested for sending communication threatening death or serious harm.

He pleaded guilty to this offence and assault ABH. Browne was sentenced to two years and nine months in a young offender institution at Cambridge Crown Court on Monday, April 27. He was also given a restraining order.

Detective Constable James Lewis, who investigated, said: “This was a brutal assault carried out behind closed doors designed to cause fear and suffering for the victim, who I would like to commend for the courage she has shown throughout the investigation.

“Domestic abuse can take many forms and often escalates quickly. If you or someone you know is experiencing violence or controlling behaviour, please know that support is available and we will always take reports seriously.”

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