Telford man given 21 year jail sentence for repeated incidents of domestic violence and abuse
A Telford man who committed serious domestic violence and abuse against two former partners, described as 'amounting to medieval torture' has been convicted and handed an extended sentence of 21 years in prison.
A Telford man who committed serious domestic violence and abuse against two former partners, described as 'amounting to medieval torture' has been convicted and handed an extended sentence of 21 years in prison.
Dino Burley, aged 42 of Pitchford Drive, Priorslee must serve a minimum of 12 years before being considered for release.
Burley was sentenced at Shrewsbury Crown Court on Tuesday 14 July after being convicted of five counts of grievous bodily harm with intent.
Following an investigation by West Mercia Police, it was established that Burley was responsible for a number of assaults which left the victims permanently scared. Some of the offences dated back to the early nineties.
On one occasion in September 2007, Burley punched one of the victims while she was sleeping, rendering her unconscious and causing a broken jaw.
In 2014, Burley caused life changing injuries to a different victim after throwing her down the stairs and pouring boiling water on her feet. On a further occasion between 1991 and 1993, Burley pushed screws into the fingers of one of the victims.
During sentencing His Honour Judge Onions told Burley "You are a jealous and controlling man who used extreme violence on your victims that amounted to medieval torture"
He added that the sadistic nature of Burley's violence left his victims "fearing for their lives".
Detective Sergeant Jo Delahey said "This was a horrific series of attacks which will have long term affects both physically and emotionally on the victims. We'd like to commend the courage of the two victims who attended court and gave evidence with great dignity.
It is encouraging to see that Burley has been convicted of assaults dating back many years, as a result of the victim coming forward last year, and we hope this will provide reassurance to other people who have been subjected to domestic violence and abuse. We want people to know that they will be supported by the police. Reports will be taken very seriously and thoroughly investigated."
