A Scarborough man who left a woman and her baby covered in blood has been jailed

Macauley Barry Robert Nesfield, 28, from Eastfield, also subjected the woman to years of fear and violence by controlling her, hitting and punching her, and manipulating situations to control her.

She was too scared to tell anyone but after Nesfield punched her in the head in front of a small child, causing it to split open and cover her and her baby in blood, she sought help from relatives who called the police.

Since his arrest in July 2024, Nesfield has been remanded in custody.

He pleaded guilty in October to coercive controlling behaviour, assault and wounding. The offences took place between 2021 and 2024.

On 4 December 2024, he was jailed for a total of two years and three months at York Crown Court where he was also issued with a five-year restraining order.

A number of other offences including six counts of assault, one of intentional strangulation, and one of criminal damage are allowed to remain on file. (Find out more about charges that lie on file here)

Investigating officer, Detective Constable Kelly Sharp of Scarborough’s Safeguarding Investigation Team, said: “Nesfield is a violent and manipulating danger to women. The victim in this case, like most people who are subjected to domestic abuse, was too petrified to come forward to report him to the police.

“She lived in fear and was controlled and manipulated by him for many years. Thankfully he is now behind bars and I hope she is able to now live in peace knowing that he cannot harm her.

“Nesfield is now facing the consequences of his sickening abuse and now has time in prison to reflect on what he has done and take every opportunity to change his behaviour.

“No-one should have to live in constant fear and be afraid to tell anyone. I hope the outcome of this case encourages other victims of abuse to come forward.”

Reporting domestic abuse

If you are living with domestic abuse – which is not always physical – please tell someone.

• Call the police on 101
• If you are in immediate danger always call the police on 999.

You can report to other agencies to get help if you prefer not to talk to the police. See the links below.

Clare’s Law

You can request information from the police about a partner or ex-partner’s offending through the domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme also known as ‘Clare’s Law’.

This also allows a third party such as a relative or friend, to request information if they are concerned about you.

Find out more or make a request here Request information under Clare's Law: Make a Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS) application | North Yorkshire Police

Support services

You can self-refer to Independent Domestic Abuse Services (IDAS) IDAS

Refuge & National helpline Refuge, the largest UK domestic abuse organisation for women

Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid (womensaid.org.uk)

Men’s advice line Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men | Men's Advice Line UK (mensadviceline.org.uk)

Hourglass help for older people Hourglass (wearehourglass.org)

Click here for more support services Support organisations for victims of domestic violence | North Yorkshire Police