Picture released of man who 'threatened to kill' as police say 'we hope this verdict sends a message'

Fars Mtawea was handed a three-year jail sentence

A man who threatened to kill a domestic violence victim has been jailed. Fars Mtawea subjected his victim to abuse and made "appalling" threats to kill in Evesham, Worcestershire.

His victim reported their harrowing ordeal to West Mercia Police's Protecting Vulnerable People (PVP) team. As a result, Mtawea, 46, was found guilty of making threats to kill in a domestic abuse case.

Mtawea, who was originally from Syria but now of St Marys Road, London, was given a 36-month sentence at Worcester Crown Court yesterday (September 26) . He was also handed a restraining order prohibiting him from contacting his victim in any way.

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As a foreign national with a sentence over 12 months he is liable for automatic deportation to his country of origin, Syria.

Detective Inspector Marie Green, of the Protecting Vulnerable People (PVP) team, said: “We are pleased to get this result against Mtawea who made appalling threats to kill against his victim. The courage of the victim coming forward and hard work by DC Lucy Edwards and the PVP team has led to this great result.

“Given his status as a foreign national he now faces deportation to Syria. We hope this verdict sends a message West Mercia Police will always act on domestic abuse cases and work hard to secure a result at court.

"We always encourage people to come forward and report similar offences to us.”