A man who violently abused a woman has been jailed thanks to the courage shown by his victim.
Officers launched an investigation following a report that Junior Turaga, aged 21 and of no fixed abode, had placed his hands around the neck of a woman who was known to him at an address in Dorchester on Monday, 14 October 2024, and tightened his grip until she struggled to breathe.
The woman also disclosed a history of controlling behaviour displayed by the defendant, including checking her mobile phone to see who she had been contacting as well as making threats to harm himself, her family or her car if she did not do as he wished.
Following enquiries by officers, Turaga was arrested and charged and on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, at Bournemouth Crown Court, he admitted to offences of non-fatal strangulation and controlling and coercive behaviour.
He was sentenced to three years in prison and a restraining order was put in place for seven years, preventing him from making contact with his victim.
Police Constable Harry Chaplin, of Weymouth police, said: “Thanks to the bravery shown by the victim in this case, we have been able to hold Junior Turaga to account for the violent and abusive behaviour he displayed towards her.
“I hope the courage she has shown sends a message to victims of domestic abuse that they will be supported and we will do all we can to ensure perpetrators face justice.”
If you have been a victim of domestic abuse or you know someone who is being abused, please report it to Dorset Police, this can be done in confidence. If abuse is in progress and someone is in immediate danger, call 999. Otherwise, please contact us at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101.
Support services available for victims of domestic abuse include the following:
• National Domestic Abuse Helpline (24 hrs) 0808 2000 247
• Victim Support 0300 3030 163
• Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Domestic Abuse Referrals & Support Line: 01202 710 777
• Dorset (Paragon) 0800 032 5204
• Mankind Initiative 01823 334244
• National Men’s Advice Line (Respect) 0808 8010327
• Waterlily Project 01202 246763
• STARS 01202 308840
• Paladin (Stalking) 020 3866 4107
• The Shores 0800 970 9954
• NCDV for support with Non Molestation/Occupation/Prohibited Steps orders 0800 970 2070
