A man who physically and mentally abused two women has been sentenced to four years.
Shamar Guthrie-Ellis, 22, of Ayres Road in Old Trafford, was sentenced following a complex investigation into domestic abuse against two women in Greater Manchester, with one victim from Salford and the other victim from Trafford.
Following the sentencing, an indefinite Domestic Abuse Protection Order (DAPO) was also granted to safeguard one of the victims.
He was sentenced at Minshull Street Crown Court on 15 August 2025 for several offences against two victims, including assault and coercive control, assaulting a female police officer by kicking her and causing her hand to bleed, during one of his arrests.
Guthrie-Ellis pleaded guilty on the first day of his trial; after originally denying the charges.
The investigation began in March 2024, when the first victim came forward and reported physical and psychological abuse, that she had previously been subjected to during a relationship with Guthrie-Ellis, between 2021 and 2022.
This included going through her phone without permission, controlling who she could speak to or be friends with on social media, isolating her from friends and colleagues, and causing numerous injuries to her.
With some of the victim’s injuries requiring medical attention at hospital, with one injury even required surgical treatment.
And whilst Gurthie-Ellis was on bail for offences against the first victim, police were called by another member of the public, alerting the police to an incident between Gurthie-Ellis and another woman.
This led the GMP becoming aware of similar patterns of coercive and controlling behaviour at the hands of Guthrie-Ellis.
Following this report, multiple phones belonging to Guthrie-Ellis were seized.
Data downloaded from these mobile phones were analysed by investigating officers, who discovered controlling behaviour towards the second victim, shown within text messages.
This included monitoring her location and making threats of violence.
And with the victims being from different parts of Greater Manchester, Salford, and Trafford, the GMP’s dedicated domestic abuse teams across both districts worked closely in partnership to ensure both victims were safeguarded from further abuse.
The dedicated teams also made sure that they could present the strongest possible evidential file to the Crown Prosecution Service – with Guthrie-Ellis remaining on remand since January this year.
Following the sentencing, PC Hannah Colwell from Trafford’s Domestic Abuse Team, who dealt with the offences committed against the first victim, said.
“This victim was incredibly brave to come forward to us, which we understand is extremely difficult.
“We know she was concerned that the time lapsed since the offending may mean action couldn’t be taken, but these convictions and sentence prove undoubtedly that we are still committed to seeking justice for victims, no matter the time passed.
“I am pleased that an indefinite DAPO upon conviction has also been secured, which helps to safeguard the victim even after the case has now concluded, preventing Guthrie-Ellis from contacting her without punishment.”
And PC Alyssa Thomas from Salford’s Domestic Abuse Team, who dealt with the offence against the second victim, said.
“Even though this victim didn’t support a prosecution of Guthrie-Ellis for the abuse she has suffered, we still pursued charges, recognising the significant risk he posed not only to her, but to other women as well.
“We understand that coming forward to police is not a decision some victims and survivors wish to make, but no matter what, we will be there to ensure you are safeguarded and supported.
“Ultimately, protecting victims from further abuse is our priority,” PC Thomas added.
Both victims were subjected to coercive and controlling behaviour, which remains significantly underreported to police and support organisations.
Greater Manchester is supporting the Mayor of Greater Manchester’s ‘#IsThisOk?’ campaign, which is currently focused on raising greater awareness about the signs of coercive and controlling behaviour.
It is the hope that this will help perpetrators to recognise their behaviour and actively change it and encourage more victims to come forward to report it.
More information regarding the signs of coercive control, and the campaign can be found here: #IsThisOK? – Greater Manchester Combined Authority
The GMP also shared that they are committed to safeguarding vulnerable people, reducing harm, and bringing offenders to justice.
If you are experiencing abuse, residents been urged to come forward to the police or a support organisation – with more information found here.
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