Between October 2021 and March 2022, Daniel Santana, now 40, repeatedly assaulted the victim, damaged personal property belonging to her family, and called her constantly, sometimes 60 times in a row. She found the strength to come forward and report his crimes in January 2025, when Santana was promptly arrested.
He’s been sentenced to three years and seven months in prison after pleading guilty to controlling and coercive behaviour at Guildford Crown Court.
He was also with a served a 20-year restraining order and recalled to prison to serve the remaining nine years of his sentence for a previous conviction of rape, grievous bodily harm (GBH), actual bodily harm (ABH), arson, and harassment.
Detective Constable Marc Taylor, said: “This has been a long and complex investigation, and I commend the bravery and resilience of the victim-survivor. Her brave actions have made it possible for us to get this dangerous man off the streets.
“There is no doubt that it was difficult for her to speak with police about the abuse she had endured, but her determination resulted in the defendant finally having to take accountability for what his actions.”
The Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS), also known as Clare’s Law, enables police to disclose information to about violent and abusive offending by a current or ex-partner, if the information may help protect someone from violence.
To make a report of domestic abuse contact police online or anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. In an emergency, always dial 999.
