A MIGRANT strangled and punched his girlfriend in a brutal attack at their taxpayer-funded hotel.
Mamadou Alion Diallo, 27, lashed out at Zenabou Quedraogo at the four star Heston Hyde Hotel in Hounslow, West London.
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Diallo, who is from Mali, has now been found guilty of intentional strangulation and assault by beating.
Isleworth Crown Court heard Diallo strangled his partner on October 23.
The attack came to light when police were called to the hotel following a second assault on January 4.
Prosecutor Ravinder Johal said: “The argument happened in Diallo’s room at the migrant hotel he lived in, in Hounslow.
“Both are asylum seekers.
“Neighbours in the hotel heard the victim screaming, and saw Diallo go out into the lobby. Police were immediately called.
“Diallo punched the victim on the head. She was left with a massive bruise.”
The court heard Diallo has “moved around different countries” since leaving Mali.
He is currently staying at the three-star migrant hotel, Thistle City, in Barbican, Central London.
The migrant accommodation has been riddled with crime – with 41 migrants charged with more than 90 offences in the past year.
Diallo was bailed ahead of sentencing at the same court on August 28.
Recorder Annabel Darlow KC said: “You must attend this court on August 28.
“If you fail to do so, you will commit a further separate offence, and sentence may proceed in your absence.
“By adjourning, the court makes no undertaking at all that this matter won’t be dealt with by way of immediate custodial sentence.”
Domestic abuse – how to get help
DOMESTIC abuse can affect anyone – including men – and does not always involve physical violence.
Here are some signs that you could be in an abusive relationship:
Emotional abuse – Including being belittled, blamed for the abuse – gaslighting – being isolated from family and friends, having no control over your finances, what you where and who you speak to
Threats and intimidation – Some partners might threaten to kill or hurt you, destroy your belongings, stalk or harass you
Physical abuse – This can range from slapping or hitting to being shoved over, choked or bitten.
Sexual abuse – Being touched in a way you do not want to be touched, hurt during sex, pressured into sex or forced to have sex when you do not consent.
If any of the above apply to you or a friend, you can call these numbers:
The Freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge on 0808 2000 247 for free at any time, day or night
Men who are being abused can call Respect Men’s Advice Line on 0808 8010 327 or ManKind on 0182 3334 244
Those who identify as LGBT+ can ring Galop on 0800 999 5428
If you are in immediate danger or fear for your life, always ring 999
Remember, you are not alone.
1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience domestic abuse over the course of their lifetime.
Every 30 seconds the police receive a call for help relating to domestic abuse.
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