A man has been jailed after ramming a pregnant woman’s head against a wall and threatening to hurt her unborn baby.
Jordan Lugg-Alves warned the woman that he would punch her in the stomach during the vile attack.
The woman struggled to breathe after Lugg-Alves grabbed her by the hair and then covered her nose and mouth.
He then threw her to the ground and repeatedly slammed her face against the wall and stairs before she was finally able to break free.
Lugg-Alves, 29, became violent while arguing with the woman inside a house in Stapleford on 20 June 2021.
After trying to pull a TV from a wall, he grabbed his victim by the arm and threw her phone onto the floor, damaging it in the process.
After she managed the escape outside, he then threatened to burn her house down and threatened to hurt the unborn child.
The woman thankfully only suffered minor injuries from the attack but was later sent a sinister text from Lugg-Alves that said, ‘hope you and the baby drop dead’.
Lugg-Alves, of Surbiton Square, Aspley, appeared before Nottingham Crown Court on 3 March 2022, where he was found guilty of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, two counts of assault and criminal damage.
Appearing before Nottingham Crown Court on Tuesday (29 March 2022), he was then sentenced to 21 months in prison and issued with a restraining order.
Police Staff Investigator Katie Burrell, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This was a vile attack that has absolutely no place in our society, so we are pleased to see that Lugg-Alves has now been handed a custodial sentence.
“His actions that day thankfully didn’t result in the woman sustaining serious injuries, or her unborn baby coming to harm.
“We are absolutely committed to ensuring that anyone who behaves in this way ends up behind bars.
“Nottinghamshire Police has a zero-tolerance approach to all incidents of violence against women and girls and will always do whatever it takes to safeguard victims and ensure they get the justice they deserve.”
The following organisations offer support to survivors of domestic abuse within Nottinghamshire.
To report domestic abuse to Nottinghamshire Police, please call the 101 non-emergency number or, in an emergency, always call 999.
For more information about Domestic Abuse please read our supporting survivors of domestic abuse page.
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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
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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
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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
