An Indian-origin man has been sentenced to 10 months jail for hitting his ‘celebrity’ wife in the UK.
46-year-old Gurmit Dosanjh was sentenced to 10 months in prison by the Minsull Street Crown Court in Manchester this week after he pleaded guilty to two charges of occasioning actual bodily harm on his wife Sadiya.
The couple have three children together and run kitchen business together.
PTI reports the businessman used a crutch being used by his wife to hit her in March 2017. Sadiya, winner of the popular UK show – Come dine with me, was using a crutch as a result of the first assault on her.
The court was also told that Gurmit Dosanjh had first assaulted his wife over an argument where the couple should take their children for a meal.
''He picked up a pole and hit it against her legs and her groin. She left the house with their three children and they spent some time apart," prosecutor Lisa Boocock said.
Mr Dosanjh had initially denied assault but later pleaded guilty.
In Australia, around one in six women (16% or 1.5 million) have experienced physical violence by a partner, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Source: ABS
What is Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence refers to violence, abuse and intimidation between people who are or have been in an intimate relationship. The perpetrator uses violence to control and dominate the other person. This causes fear, physical harm and/or psychological harm. Domestic violence is a violation of human rights.
Domestic violence in Australia can include:
- emotional abuse
- physical assault
- sexual assault
- verbal abuse
- financial abuse
- psychological abuse
- isolating a woman from her friends and family
- stopping a woman from practicing her religion.
WHAT ARE YOUR RIGHTS?
You can apply for a protection order (AVO) through a solicitor or the police
Centrelink crisis payments can help with immediate financial concerns
Free counselling is available through the National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service 1800 737 732
You may be eligible for emergency accommodation or increased security at home. Check with National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service for local referrals.
Free legal services are available through Community Legal Centres.
If you need immediate help call 000
If you or someone you know is experiencing violence and need help or support, please contact one of the support hotline numbers: 1800RESPECT 1800 737 732 or Lifeline 13 11 14.
