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Shamar Guthrie-Ellis appeared at Minshull Street Crown Court on Friday, August 15, having previously pleaded guilty to five counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, assault occasioning grievous bodily harm, two counts of coercive control and assault by beating against a female police officer.
In March 2024, a woman reported physical and psychological abuse that she had previously been subjected to during a relationship with Guthrie-Ellis, between 2021 and 2022.
This included Guthrie-Ellis, 22, going through her phone without permission, controlling who she could speak to or be friends with on social media, isolating her from friends and colleagues, and causing numerous injuries to her, some of which required medical attention at hospital, and one injury even required surgical treatment.
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Whilst Gurthie-Ellis, of Ayres Road, Old Trafford, was on bail for offences against the first victim, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) were alerted to an incident between Gurthie-Ellis and another woman, which led the force to become aware of similar patterns of coercive and controlling behaviour at the hands of Guthrie-Ellis.
Multiple phones belonging to Guthrie-Ellis were seized and data downloaded from these phones were analysed by investigating officers, who discovered controlling behaviour towards the second victim, shown within text messages.
This included him monitoring her location and making threats of violence.
One of the victims provided a victim impact statement which was read in court at Guthrie-Ellis’ sentencing, in which she said her relationship with him had led to her losing her job, a breakdown in relationships with family and friends and deep trauma.
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She said: “The impact of this abusive relationship has been painful, leaving me not only emotionally devastated but also forcing me into a position of complete independence at a young age, which has taken a significant toll on my mental, emotional, and financial well-being.
“I used to be a popular and sociable person before this relationship, however over time I began to distance myself from my friends and family, to try and avoid further arguments with Shamar due to his jealous tendencies, and to avoid them seeing me with physical injuries caused by Shamar.
“I will continue to carry the weight of this trauma with me, as it has already shaped my past, present, and will undoubtedly affect my future.”
Guthrie-Ellis was jailed for four years and an indefinite Domestic Abuse Protection Order (DAPO) was also granted to safeguard one of the victims, which prevents him from communicating with and contacting the victim.
