Man sentenced after Dunstable arrest on domestic assault charges

A man has been sentenced after he pleaded guilty to domestic abuse crimes that happened in Dunstable in December.

Robert Carlile, of Columbia Road, Grimsby, was sentenced to 20 months, suspended for two years, on Friday (14 July) at Luton Crown Court. The 53-year-old pleaded guilty to intentional strangulation, battery and criminal damage.

Carlile was also ordered to pay £8,000 in compensation and handed a restraining order. He was also ordered to 180 hours of unpaid work, 30 sessions of Building Better Relationships and 30 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement Days.

Police say they were called to an address in Dunstable in December 2022.

PC Max Curzon from the force’s dedicated Emerald Team led the investigation. He said: “Domestic abuse and violence in any form is unacceptable, and we are committed to bringing perpetrators to justice and holding them accountable for their actions.

“Carlisle will be the subject of a restraining order, and I hope the victim is able to take steps forward to rebuilding her life."

The offence of intentional strangulation came into force a year ago and was introduced through the Justice (Sexual Offences and Trafficking Victims) Act (Northern Ireland) 2022. PC Curzon added: “The strangulation legislation which was introduced last year will continue to enable us to secure better outcomes for victims as our dedicated team work tirelessly to support our victims. We will leave no stone unturned in getting justice.”