Man charged with domestic strangulation offence in Gosport

A man has been charged with domestic abuse-related offences in Gosport.

Dominic Humble, aged 28, of Westcombe Court in Bradford, has been charged with non-fatal strangulation under Section 70 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.

This follows an incident at an address in the Gosport area which was reported to police in the early hours of the morning yesterday (22 February).

He was remanded in custody to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court today.

At the hearing, he was remanded further to appear at the same court again on 14 April.

Domestic abuse is a priority for us, and we want victims to find the courage to tell us about this often un-reported type of offending. However, we appreciate not everyone wants to speak to the police.

For more information about how you can seek independent support, and the ways in which you can report domestic abuse, visit: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/daa/domestic-abuse/

In the event of an emergency or if someone is in danger, dial 999.