Police received a call from a woman last March saying her ex-partner had climbed on top of her car and was causing considerable damage. Prior to this, she claimed Brady had sent her various threatening and abusive messages.
Officers attended the address and engaged with the woman where she disclosed five years of physical and psychological abuse.
She completed various statements detailing the controlling and coercive behaviour Brady displayed and how he would aggravate situations.
Throughout this period, the abuse became progressively worse resulting in the woman being assaulted several times.
Brady would regularly throw objects at her and on one occasion strangled her.
Urgent enquiries to locate him got underway and he was arrested and subsequently pleaded guilty on day one of his trial.
DC Charlotte Bell from our Criminal Investigations Department, said: “I would like to recognise the victim-survivor’s strength in disclosing Brady’s history and behaviour to our officers after she made that call in March. I also want to thank her for her trust in Surrey Police and bravery for supporting our investigation.
“Controlling and coercive behaviour is used to exert power and control over another person’s daily life. It often involves tactics like isolation and intimidation and can have a significant impact on a victim-survivor’s physical and mental wellbeing.
“I would urge anyone who recognises some of these patterns to report it to police. You will be supported and listened to from the start.”
