Face of man who slashed woman with scissors during savage attack in her home
'She genuinely thought that Jackson was going to kill her'
A woman was convinced she was going to die when a man attacked her in her own home - at one point slashing her with scissors.
Gethro Jackson carried out the assault against the woman, who was known to him, in September.
The 39-year-old, of Upperton Road, Leicester, appeared at Leicester Crown Court yesterday to admit a charge of GBH.
He was jailed for three years.
Leicestershire Police released details of the case.
In a statement, the force said the attack began as soon as Jackson arrived at the woman's home.
Gethro Jackson, of Upperton Road, Leicester, was jailed for three years (Image: Leicestershire Police)
It said: "At one point Jackson picked up a pair of scissors and lashed out at her, causing a cut to her arm.
"The victim was locked inside her own property for some time after the assault, but was eventually able to make good her escape when Jackson unlocked the front door.
"Police were alerted to what had happened and Jackson was arrested.
Detective Constable Steven Hobby, from the force's domestic abuse investigation unit, said: "The victim in this case has told me she was incredibly scared during the course of that evening and didn't know what was going to happen.
"She genuinely thought that Jackson was going to kill her.
"I am pleased that Jackson has taken a degree of responsibility for his actions and pleaded guilty.
"I hope the victim can take some comfort from this.
"In cases of domestic abuse the sentencing at court is only part of the outcome for the victim, engagement with and ongoing support from partner agencies helps victims to break free from the cycle of abuse allows them the breathing space required to take back control of their life."
Jackson was also given a 10-year restraining order, forbidding him from having contact with the victim.