A man who beat and suffocated his former girlfriend has been jailed.
Jack Mochun, now aged 24, attacked the woman multiple times during 2022 and 2023.
During one particularly brutal assault in January 2023, he intentionally pushed her face into a mattress – leaving her in fear for her life and dislocating her shoulder in the process.
He then threatened and harassed his victim once she found the strength to end the relationship.
Nottinghamshire Police was informed about his behaviour on 16 September 2023 – the same day he smashed a glass into the face of a man he’d only just met.
That attack took place in the house of a mutual acquaintance after an evening spent drinking at a pub in Sherwood, Nottingham.
His victim, a man in his 40s, was left with cuts to his face and damage to his eye after he was punched and kicked by Mochun at a house in nearby Carrington.
Mochun made ‘no comment’ responses to all questions posed to him in his police interview but later pleaded guilty to intentional suffocation, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, harassment and four counts of assault by beating.
He also admitted to causing grievous bodily harm without intent to his second victim.
Appearing at Nottingham Crown Court on Monday 10 June Mochun, of Seely Road, Radford, was jailed for two-and-a-half years and made the subject of a restraining order.
Detective Sergeant Paul Clark, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:
“Mochun is a violent and controlling bully who poses a clear risk to women. I am pleased he has now been jailed and would like to thank his victims for the bravery and determination they have shown throughout the legal process.
“I hope he uses his time in jail to address the causes of this violence and also hope his conviction encourages other victims of domestic abuse to come forward and tell us about what has happened to them. We will investigate and we will do whatever we can to prosecute offenders and protect victims.”
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The following organisations offer support to survivors of domestic abuse within Nottinghamshire.
Nottinghamshire Police is part of the Make Yourself Heard Campaign, which aims to show people how they can report an emergency when it is not safe to speak.
Dialling 55 after calling 999 takes you through to a silent call service, whereby call handlers will give you specific directions on how to report your emergency.
Support is also available via the freephone 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline number – run by Refuge – on 0808 2000 247 and online at www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Police Silent Solution: https://www.policeconduct.gov.uk/sites/default/files/Documents/research-learning/Silent_solution_guide.pdf
For more information about Domestic Abuse please read this supporting survivors of domestic abuse page.
Nottinghamshire Women’s Aid website
Nottinghamshire Women’s Aid provides an extensive range of services for women, young people and children.
Newark Women’s Aid provides safe accommodation, with associated support services, for women with or without children, who are living with or have experienced any form of physical, sexual, emotional, psychological or economic abuse. Tel: 01636 679687
The UK’s only registered charity arranging Non-Molestation Orders, Prohibited Steps Orders & Occupation Orders
Men’s Advice Line is a confidential helpline for male victims of domestic violence and abuse.
It offers emotional support, practical advice and information on a wide range of services for further help and support.
Juno’s 24-hour domestic and sexual violence helpline offers support to women, teenage girls and children who have been affected by domestic or sexual abuse.
Tel: 0808 800 0340
Email: enquiries@junowomensaid.org.uk
Deaf and hearing-impaired women can access the Helpline by:
Text Relay/NGT: 18001 0808 800 0340 24 hours a day
Email: helpline@junowomensaid.org.uk daily, 9am – 9pm
Equation: Domestic abuse support for men
Equation provide a free helpline for men which is available Monday to Friday between 9.30am and 4.30pm.
A 24/7 confidential answerphone service is also available.
Call: 0115 960 5556
Email: helpline@equation.org.uk
Nottinghamshire Alliance Against Violence
Make a stand against violence. ‘Like’ our Alliance Against Violence Facebook page
Nottinghamshire Independent Domestic Abuse Service website
NIDAS is a registered charity, formerly known as Mansfield and Ashfield Women’s Aid.
Its aim is to help people experiencing domestic abuse.
They work hard with other agencies to raise awareness of domestic abus
Karma Nirvana is a registered charity that supports victims and survivors of forced marriage and honour-based abuse.
A free to download app providing support and information to those affected by Domestic Abuse, available in 5 languages, has a unique directory of support services and links of further resources including a journal which you can record incidents.
Safeguarding people- a simple shake or tap activates Hollie guard, immediately notifying your chosen contacts, pinpointing your location and sending audio and video evidence directly to their mobile phones.
Broxtowe Women’s Project (BWP)
BWP are here to help women living in the Borough of Broxtowe who are experiencing domestic abuse.We provide a confidential helpline, outreach service, training courses and drop in sessions, all aimed at empowering women and to help them survive domestic abuse.
Find out more about our services below.
Call us if you need our help on 01773 719 111 or email enquiries@broxtowewp.org