Domestic abuser who assaulted partner jailed

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 at 06:00

A domestic abuser who assaulted his partner has been jailed as we continue our focus on reducing and preventing violence against women and girls.

Billy Conners, 26, formerly of Castle Road, Salisbury, appeared at Salisbury Crown Court yesterday (27/07) after pleading guilty to two counts of assault.

He was jailed for 19 months.

In April, we received a call from the victim, a woman in her 30s from Melksham, reporting that she had been assaulted by Conners on multiple occasions, with whom she had been in a relationship for only two months.

On 30th March, Conners assaulted the victim by biting her and spitting on her, as well as repeatedly calling her derogatory names. Two days later, Conners accused the victim of messaging other people and pushed her to the floor.

On April 2nd, Conners assaulted the victim again, kicking her to the head after pushing her to the floor, punching her in the ribs and face and again spitting in her face. When the victim tried to leave the address, Conners blocked her from leaving.

The victim fortunately didn’t suffer any serious injuries.

Conners was arrested, charged, and remanded into custody.

T/DC Hannah Ferris, based in Central CID, said: “Conners’ behaviour was absolutely abhorrent, and I want to commend the victim for having the strength to report his abuse to the police.

“Her courage in coming forward and detailing the awful assaults that Conners committed against her has meant that a domestic abuser has been put behind bars.

“Cases such as this demonstrate the importance of our commitment to reducing and preventing violence against women and girls, one of the Force’s three key priorities.

“If you or anyone you know is in a relationship and something doesn’t feel right, we would encourage you report it online or call 101. In an emergency or if a crime is in progress always call 999.”

Support organisations for domestic violence victims can be found here: Support organisations for victims of domestic violence | Wiltshire Police

If you need the police but are unable to talk due to your situation, you can dial 999 then press 55 instead of asking for the police: How to make a silent 999 call | Wiltshire Police

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