❌ DAMIAN BRIDGE – COLNE, LANCASHIRE ❌
If you are involved with or know someone involved with this man, please consider applying for Clare’s Law.
- Convicted of multiple violent assaults against a former partner
- Long-term pattern of controlling, coercive, and abusive behaviour
- History of causing serious physical injury and emotional trauma
- Still considered a potential threat despite suspended sentence
2017 – Man Avoids Jail After Series of Assaults on Ex-Partner
Damian Bridge, 40, of Colne, Lancashire, was convicted at Burnley Crown Court of assault by beating and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Despite the severity of the offences, he was handed an 18‑month suspended sentence and an 18‑month restraining order.
Victim Justine Wood, 40, suffered the following injuries during the course of their relationship:
- Fractured jaw
- Broken nose
- Bite wounds
- Head injury requiring stitches
- Lasting damage to her hands
The relationship began in 2012, and within a year, Bridge was already exhibiting controlling and isolating behaviour. Ms. Wood testified that she was cut off from friends and told where she could and couldn’t go. Over a four-year period, the abuse escalated into frequent physical assaults.
Examples included being struck in the face for asking to turn down the TV volume, and being attacked and bitten during arguments. One incident left her surviving on soup for weeks while recovering from a broken jaw.
Even after being handed a community order in 2016, Bridge continued his abuse. Ms. Wood allowed him to stay at her home post-surgery, during which time he attacked her again. She has since installed CCTV due to ongoing fear for her safety.
“I’m a survivor, but justice has not been served. I’ve been left with physical and mental scars.” — Justine Wood
Please stay vigilant and share this information to help protect others. No one should suffer in silence.