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NEATH: Man jailed for strangling vulnerable partner who he threatened would end up back on the streets

A man has been jailed after strangling his vulnerable partner to the point she lost consciousness, a court has heard.

Daniel Rogers, 38, formerly of Croft Road in Neath but now of no fixed abode, was sentenced to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to intentional strangulation at Swansea Crown Court. He has also been made subject to a restraining order protecting his victim.

Rogers had initially denied the offence, claiming the injuries to the woman had been caused during consensual sexual activity — a defence he maintained until shortly before trial, when he reversed his plea and admitted the charge.

The court heard that Rogers and the woman had met in 2021, when the victim was homeless and Rogers had an income and stable accommodation. Over time she developed feelings for him, but he used her vulnerability to control her, making threats that she would end up back on the streets.

The attack took place on April 28, 2024, at an Airbnb rental property in the Neath area. The court heard that both had been drinking when a verbal argument broke out. Rogers became increasingly aggressive, screaming in the woman’s face before grabbing her and throwing her onto the bed. He then put both hands around her throat and squeezed.

The victim struggled to get free, later describing how she felt unable to breathe and feared her eyes “were going to burst.” She lost consciousness and cannot remember how the assault ended — only that police were present when she came round. A neighbour had called 999 after hearing screams.

When officers arrived, the victim told them Rogers had done nothing wrong. It was only the following day, speaking to a domestic violence support worker, that she revealed what had really happened — saying she had not told the truth to police because she did not think she would be believed and feared Rogers would not be arrested.

Rogers came to the attention of police again in August 2024 after a member of the public called 999 reporting screams and a disturbance involving the same woman. Following his arrest, the victim disclosed the full details of the April strangulation.

In a statement read to the court, the victim said Rogers’ behaviour had severely impacted her mental health and that she no longer feels safe. She said she had believed she was going to die when he strangled her, and that looking back she believed he had deliberately exploited her vulnerabilities and the fact she had nowhere else to go.

Recorder Greg Bull KC, sentencing, told Rogers that strangulation was not permitted in law even with consent, and that its consequences can be fatal. He noted Rogers’ “appalling” record for violence and expressed concern at the length of time the case had taken to come to court.

Rogers has 26 previous convictions for 27 offences, including battery of a former partner, assaulting emergency workers, breaching a non-molestation order, and a particularly chilling offence of sending threatening communications to an ex-girlfriend — including messages saying he was going to kill her, accompanied by a photograph of himself digging what he described as her grave.

Sergeant Danielle Walters said: “Daniel Rogers’ victim felt like he was going to kill her as a result of his domestic violence. She had been scared to report what he was doing at first, due to her fear of reprisal from Rogers if she did so.

“Sadly, this is an all-too-common occurrence in cases of domestic violence such as this. She has been through a terrible ordeal, and we are pleased that she is finally free of his abuse now that he is going to prison. The victim is receiving all the available support after coming through the ordeal.”

Rogers was sentenced to 18 months in prison. With credit for his guilty plea he will serve up to half that time in custody before being released on licence.

Anyone experiencing domestic abuse can contact the Live Fear Free helpline on 0808 80 10 800, available 24 hours a day. The Samaritans can be reached on 116 123.

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Welsh weather presenter Ruth Dodsworth backs new domestic abuse booklets — “I wish they had existed when I was being abused”

Welsh weather presenter and domestic abuse survivor Ruth Dodsworth has thrown her support behind a new South Wales resource designed to help women experiencing domestic violence understand their options and find a way out — saying she wishes it had existed when she was going through her own ordeal.

Dodsworth, whose ex-husband was jailed after a near decade-long campaign of harassment and controlling behaviour, spoke at the launch of “From Fear to Freedom” — a bilingual resource produced in both Welsh and English by Soroptimist International Wales South to help women navigate the justice system, access support and take steps towards safety.

“The booklets are wonderful,” she said. “I wish they had been available when I was experiencing domestic abuse. I know these will help so many women, many of whom contact me every day. Breaking the silence is often the hardest step, but it’s the one that leads towards a future defined by your own choice.”

The resource was born directly out of research conducted across courts in South Wales, which found that women leaving court following domestic abuse cases had no idea where to turn next. That research was cited in Parliament by MP Jess Phillips during the launch of the Government’s Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy, and directly led to Independent Domestic Violence Advisors being placed in every court in the region.

But the gap between leaving court and knowing what comes next remained. The “From Fear to Freedom” booklets — two complementary volumes covering support options, safety steps and how to navigate the system — were developed in direct response to that need, drawing on input from survivors, domestic abuse services, Citizens Advice, NHS safeguarding leads, Crown Prosecution Service representatives, Police and Crime Commissioner advisors from both Dyfed-Powys and South Wales Police, and the Women’s Institute.

The initiative has been praised at the very highest levels. Queen Camilla, who has a longstanding commitment to raising awareness of domestic abuse, praised the work of Soroptimist International Wales South, saying she was deeply impressed by the club’s efforts to support survivors.

A former barrister who reviewed the booklets before publication said they were “wonderful — so much useful, helpful and supportive information, presented in such a simple and user-friendly format. These booklets have the power to be lifesavers.”

Helen Scourfield, President of Soroptimist International Wales South, said the research that led to the booklets had made clear how many women were being left without basic information at their most vulnerable moments. “We identified a clear gap — many women did not know what support was available or what processes they might face,” she said. “We developed the content in collaboration with local groups and ensured survivor insight informed the development throughout, to make sure the booklets are accessible and fit for purpose.”

To date, 1,500 booklets have been distributed across South Wales communities, funded by a £3,000 grant from the SIGBI UK Programme Action Committee alongside donations from members, clubs and three local women’s choirs, with a further £1,800 raised at the launch event itself. Further orders are anticipated from domestic abuse services across the region, and the booklets are also available digitally through Welsh Women’s Aid.

The work builds on a wider picture of improving support for domestic abuse victims across South Wales, with Dyfed-Powys and South Wales Police among forces that have bucked national trends on coercive control prosecutions in recent years.

Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland, founded in 1934, holds consultancy status at the United Nations and operates 248 clubs across the UK, Ireland, Malta, Asia and the Caribbean. Gillie O’Rourke, the organisation’s president, said the South Wales initiative was “typical of the excellent and innovative work Soroptimists undertake in support of women everywhere.”

Women experiencing domestic abuse can access the “From Fear to Freedom” booklets through Welsh Women’s Aid at welshwomensaid.org.uk. Anyone in immediate danger should call 999. The Live Fear Free helpline for Wales is available 24 hours a day on 0808 80 10 800.

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