Officers are encouraging victims of domestic abuse to come forward following the conviction of a man who committed a violent assault in Poole.
Daniel Bagwell, 43, of Poole, was jailed at Bournemouth Crown Court on Monday, 10 March 2025, after admitting charges of controlling coercive behaviour and inflicting grievous bodily harm.
On Friday, 13 September 2024, Bagwell subjected a woman to a sustained assault at an address in Poole.
It was reported he punched her multiple times and threatened to stab her with a knife, before taking her mobile phone, house keys and car keys.
The victim fled the address having sustained injuries to her face, upper arms, chest, rib cage and thigh.
She required hospital treatment, which included surgery for a fractured eye socket.
Following enquiries, Bagwell was subsequently charged in relation to the incident. He was jailed for two years and three months.
Police Constable Jack Gibson, of Dorset Police, said: “Bagwell subjected the victim to a vicious attack which has had a significant lasting impact on both her mental and physical wellbeing.
“I want to praise her for the courage she has shown by supporting our investigation and ensuring this violent man has been put behind bars.
“I hope her bravery will help to give other victims the strength to come forward and report domestic abuse to us, in the knowledge that we will fully investigate the matter, treat victims with dignity and respect and hold offenders to account.
“We want to make it very clear that we do not tolerate any form of abuse or violence, and we are determined to see that anyone looking to offend in such a way is stopped and victims are supported.”
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
