Charlie Stefano jailed for two years and ten months for strangling woman
A six-year restraining order was imposed after the assault in February left the victim with a swollen ankle
Incident → evidence → outcomeCharlie Stefano, 33, of Dagenham, has been sentenced to two years and ten months in prison for strangling and assaulting a woman. The attack took place on 13 February in an incident that left the victim with a swollen ankle after being kicked repeatedly.
Maidstone Crown Court heard Stefano grabbed the woman by the throat twice, dragged her across the floor, and held her over a staircase. He also snapped her phone in half during the assault. Stefano pleaded guilty to intentional strangulation and causing actual bodily harm.
Victim fled to petrol station
The victim escaped when Stefano became distracted and ran to a petrol station in Chatham. Members of the public contacted Kent Police, who arrived to assist. Two additional charges, criminal damage and coercive and controlling behaviour, were ordered to lie on file.
“A woman has been traumatised by Stefano's actions and I hope the prison sentence and restraining order could bring her some closure.”
Detective Sergeant Leighton Prior commended the victim’s courage in supporting the prosecution. He described Stefano as a clear danger to women and said the restraining order and prison sentence should provide some closure.
What happens next
Stefano will serve his sentence in prison. The six-year restraining order prohibits him from contacting the victim or approaching her. It remains unclear whether the victim will pursue further legal action regarding the charges left on file.
Questions this report answers
01What was Charlie Stefano jailed for?
Charlie Stefano was jailed for two years and ten months for intentional strangulation and causing actual bodily harm. The assault occurred on 13 February and involved kicking, dragging, and phone destruction, leaving the victim with a swollen ankle.
02How long is the restraining order against Charlie Stefano?
The restraining order imposed by Maidstone Crown Court lasts six years. It prohibits Stefano from contacting the victim or approaching her, providing legal protection following the assault.
03Where did the assault take place?
The assault began at a property, but the victim fled to a petrol station in Chatham. Kent Police responded after members of the public alerted them to the incident on 13 February.
04What injuries did the victim suffer?
The victim suffered a swollen ankle after being kicked repeatedly during the assault. She also endured strangulation, dragging, and having her phone destroyed by Charlie Stefano.
Support is available without a police report
Find London services, specialist support and the rights set out in the Victims’ Code. If someone is in immediate danger, call 999.
Find victim supportSend a correction or case update
If a hearing, charge or outcome has changed, send the court, case number and source document so we can update the record.
Contact the desk
