Understand
Police release footage of the arrest of rapist Elliot Bulman who abused his pregnant partner
Overview
Greater Manchester Police have released footage showing the arrest of 22-year-old Elliot Bulman, who was sentenced to 15 years in prison for raping and subjecting his former partner to severe physical, emotional, and financial abuse during and after her pregnancy. Bulman was captured opening his door to officers, claiming mental health issues and asking what controlling and coercive behaviour meant. The victim, Nicole, fled after a public attack and believes escaping saved her life.
Key points
- Elliot Bulman was sentenced to 15 years in prison following a campaign of sexual, physical, emotional, and financial abuse against his former partner, Nicole.
- Police released footage of Bulman's arrest, where he opened his door to officers, cited mental health problems, and asked what controlling and coercive behaviour meant.
- Bulman was convicted of multiple offences including rape, controlling and coercive behaviour, non-fatal strangulation, and assault.
- The victim fled after being attacked in public, stating she believes staying would have had fatal consequences.
- Bulman must serve a minimum of two-thirds of his 15-year sentence and is subject to a 20-year restraining order protecting the victim and her family.