Hartlepool man Scott Frank spared jail for two domestic violence assaults against his partner
A man who assaulted his partner twice after drinking has been spared jail.
Scott Frank, aged 32, was sentenced at Teesside Crown Court on Monday after he pleaded guilty last month to two counts of causing actual bodily harm against the woman.
The court heard he displayed “bouts of jealousy and violence” towards his then partner during their 11-year relationship.
Prosecutor Andrew Espley said she fled from Frank after he assaulted her twice in January this year.
On January 13, Mr Espley said Frank dragged his partner around the bedroom by her hair and held her down before she kicked him off.
Frank, who had been drinking, then punched her to the face, injuring her nose.
"She was terrified,” said Mr Espley.
When police spoke to her she revealed another assault just days earlier on January 7 when he accused her of being unfaithful.
He again punched her to the face giving her a “bust nose”.
In an impact statement, the victim said she had been left scared to leave the house.
In mitigation, defence barrister Mark Styles said Frank had abused alcohol and drugs after struggling following family bereavements.
Mr Styles said: “He wishes to rid himself of a problem he has with drink and drugs. He has turned a corner in accepting his wrong doing.”
Judge Richard Clews said the assaults were “unpleasant” and had caused “significant injuries and upset”.
He sentenced Frank, of Miller Cresent, Hartlepool, to 12 months’ prison, which was suspended for 12 months, together with probation requirements.