Perth, Australia – A Perth man with a history of domestic violence has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for a vicious and prolonged assault on his partner that only ended when she faked unconsciousness. Daniel William Huish, 33, faced charges of attempting to murder the woman, who was in her 20s, at his apartment in Burswood, Perth.
During the attack, Huish threatened to kill the woman, choked her multiple times, slammed her hand in a door, and brandished a knife, causing deep cuts to her hand. The violence escalated to a point where the victim had to run to the balcony and call for help from people at a nearby train station, only to be forcefully dragged back inside by Huish.
Authorities were alerted to the situation by witnesses at the train station, leading to Huish’s arrest. Despite pleading guilty to assaulting the police officers and his partner, he denied the attempted murder charge. The court also heard evidence of Huish’s violent history from another former partner, including prior convictions for choking.
Throughout the trial, Justice Bruno Fiannaca condemned Huish’s behavior as stemming from a sense of entitlement and control over his partners. He labeled the attack as brutal, emphasizing the severity of the choking incidents. Huish was handed a 15-year sentence, with a stipulation that he serves at least 12 years before being eligible for parole.
In a victim impact statement, the woman described the lasting effects of the assault, noting physical and emotional scars that continue to haunt her. The sentencing also included a lifetime restraining order against Huish, preventing any contact with the victim, and a declaration branding him as a serial offender of family violence.
The court proceedings shed light on the detrimental impact of domestic violence and the need for strict deterrence measures. Justice Fiannaca underscored the need to address such behaviors to protect individuals from further harm. Huish will remain incarcerated until at least 2034, serving as a reminder of the consequences of such abhorrent acts.