Actions of Samuel Victor Hislop (62), from Belfast, described as ‘nasty’ by judge
, was given two years probation for an attack described by the judge as “nasty”.
Hislop, a school car park attendant from Daphne Street in the city, pleaded guilty to a charge of common assault. Belfast Magistrates’ Court heard the victim had gone to bed while he continued drinking at their home on January 19th this year. A prosecution lawyer said: “She stated the defendant became abusive towards her, threw her down the stairs and punched her on the cheek.Police called to the scene observed a mark on the woman’s cheek and lump to the back of her head. She told officers that she had lifted a bottle to defend herself because of her fear.Defence solicitor Pat Kelly acknowledged it had been a “highly unpleasant” episode.was told the defendant abuses alcohol as part of a volatile relationship with the victim.
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