A terrified woman hid in a bush as she ran from a man who tried to strangle her during a domestic assault.
The 40-year-old victim called 999 after fleeing a flat in Bentinck Road in Radford at around 11.45pm on Monday night (May 17).
She told officers a man repeatedly attempted to prevent her leaving the flat by grabbing her and pulling her back.
It is alleged the man tried to strangle the woman and that he also threatened her with a knife.
She eventually managed to escape and found a bush to hide in at a nearby car park.
Officers quickly responded and arrested a 35-year-old man on suspicion of assault and possession of a bladed article. He is due to be questioned by officers today (May 18).
Detective Sergeant Nicole Milner, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This was a frightening incident for the victim who was extremely fearful for her life.
“Officers did a great job to quickly attend and make an arrest in connection with this incident.
“We are now satisfied this was an isolated incident and there is no wider threat to the local community.
“Nottinghamshire Police takes knife crime very seriously and will always thoroughly investigate reports with a view to taking appropriate action against those found to have committed such offences.”
Support Services
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.
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 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
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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.
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