A brave woman who came forward after being violently abused by her ex-partner, has given evidence which has resulted in him being jailed.
An investigation was launched by Police following a report that Junior Turaga, aged 21, placed his hands around the neck of the woman.
The woman claimed that Turaga had a history of controlling behaviour and was involved in an altercation with him in October 2024, where he placed his hands around her neck, tightening his grip until she struggled to breathe. The defendant displayed other controlling behaviour including checking her phone, as well as making threats to harm himself, her family, or her car if she didn’t comply with certain requests.
Turaga was later arrested and on Tuesday 3 February 2026 at Bournemouth Crown Court, he admitted offences of non-fatal strangulation and controlling and coercive behaviour. He was sentenced to three years in prison and a restraining order was placed on him for seven years, preventing him from contacting the defendant.
Police Constable Harry Chaplin said: “I hope the courage she has shown shows a message to victims of domestic abuse that they will be supported and we will do all we can to ensure perpetrators face justice.”
If you’ve been a victim of domestic abuse or know someone who has, please report it to Dorset Police. It can be done in confidence. If abuse is in progress and someone is in immediate danger, call 999. Otherwie please contact the police here or by calling 101.
Support services available for victims of domestic abuse include the following:
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline (24hrs) 0808 2000 247
- Victim Support 0300 3030 163
- Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Domestic Abuse Referrals & Support Line: 01202 710 777
- Dorset (Paragon) 0800 032 5204
- Mankind Initiative 01823 334244
- National Men’s Advice Line (Respect) 0808 8010327
- Waterlily Project 01202 246763
- STARS 01202 308 840
- Paladin (Stalking) 020 3866 4107
- The Shores 0800 970 9954
- NCDV for support with Non Molestation/Occupation/Prohibited Steps orders 0800 970 2070