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BBC News
10-07-2025
- BBC News
'Controlling' Bristol man jailed for abusing seven partners
A man who subjected a number of women to a "domestic reign of terror" through his controlling and aggressive behaviour has been jailed for four years and eight Kelly, 23, would "love bomb" his victims with excessive displays of affection and move into their homes after just a few weeks before quickly taking over their previously of Staple Hill, South Gloucestershire, was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on 27 June after admitting controlling and coercive behaviour towards seven former partners between 2020 and Con Matilda Dowsing said Kelly "systematically controlled" his victims, leaving some feeling they would not be able to trust people again. Kelly had overlapping relationships with the women, but would repeatedly accuse them of being the unfaithful one and prevent them from Con Dowsing said: "Kelly has been sentenced after subjecting not just one victim, but seven victims, to a domestic reign of terror."She continued: "I am grateful for the seven victims for coming forward and I hope they are proud that their courage to report what happened has led to Kelly being jailed, however this conviction will never undo the trauma that he has caused."Controlling behaviour can be quite hard to measure, but that is the fundamental part – domestic abuse is about power." Avon and Somerset Police are trying to raise awareness of the signs someone is in an controlling or coercive relationship, such as the victim becoming isolated from friends and may also be subjected to constant criticism, veiled or direct threats, or extreme jealousy from their indications a loved one is being abused by a partner include their partner making their acceptance of them subject to certain conditions, such as forcing them to change their may also be pressured into unhealthy behaviours, such as taking illegal drugs or participating in unsafe sex.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Jailed Reading GP struck off medical register for 'coercive behaviour'
A jailed GP has been removed from the medical register. Arun Bagga, 55, was sentenced to 30 months in prison for controlling and coercive behaviour in January 2023. The Reading-based GP also received a suspended sentence in October 2024 for various charges, including assault. He was also ordered to complete a rehabilitation course and 100 hours of community service. On Friday, the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service decided to strike him off, citing "protection of the public". Allowing him to continue would negatively affect "public confidence in the medical profession", the panel concluded. The tribunal's decision comes after a review of Bagga's conduct, which was deemed incompatible with the standards expected of medical professionals. Bagga's name will now be removed from the medical register.


BBC News
10-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Reading GP Arun Bagga struck off after coercive control conviction
A GP jailed for controlling and coercive behaviour has been struck off the medical Bagga, 55, was sentenced at Reading Crown Court in January 2023 to 30 months in prison. Bagga, who practised in Reading, was also given a suspended sentence at the same court in October 2024 for charges including assault. He was ordered to undertake a rehabilitation activity and 100 hours of unpaid work. Following a hearing on Friday, the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service found that Bagga should be immediately struck off "for the protection of the public". A panel found if he was allowed to remain on the register "public confidence in the medical profession would be negatively impacted". You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.