CALLUM KELLETT – WAKEFIELD

Callum Kellett Jailed for Campaign of Domestic Abuse and Given 10-Year Restraining Order

Callum Kellett was sentenced on 3 February 2026 to 28 months in prison after being found guilty of all charges relating to a sustained campaign of domestic abuse against his former partner.

The court heard that Kellett committed seven counts of assault by beating, two counts of controlling and coercive behaviour, and one count of intentional strangulation. He was convicted on every charge.

Prosecutors outlined a pattern of escalating violence and control throughout the relationship. The victim was forced to hand over her £400 weekly wages and was subjected to repeated verbal abuse. Kellett accused her of cheating without cause, called her vile names on a daily basis and imposed restrictions on her appearance and social life. She was told she could not wear make-up and discouraged from going out with friends, leaving her isolated.

The violence was frequent and severe. On one occasion after drinking in Leeds, Kellett threatened to slit her throat. He punched her on the legs, bit her arms and legs, and attempted to snap her fingers. The following morning he claimed he could not remember the attack.

In another incident, while she was taking a bath, he grabbed her by the throat and pulled her hair, forcing her head close to the water. In June last year, neighbours were forced to call police after hearing screams as he punched and bit her again.

The abuse continued in November, when he threatened to break her jaw if she did not pick up cannabis for him on her way home. The court was told that videos were later recovered in which Kellett could be heard making threats to “kill” her and “end her life.”

He was arrested the following day.

In a victim impact statement read to the court, the woman described how her life had been “ruined” and how he had controlled every aspect of it. She said she felt trapped and isolated during the relationship.

Kellett admitted the offences, including controlling and coercive behaviour, strangulation and multiple assaults.

Sentencing him, the judge said immediate custody was necessary due to the continuation and seriousness of the abuse. The court rejected any suggestion that intoxication excused his behaviour, stating that responsibility lay solely with him.

In addition to the 28-month prison sentence, Kellett was handed a 10-year restraining order preventing him from contacting his former partner.