Curfew for man who attacked partner and 'threw things around' after row

A man who turned aggressive and attacked his partner after a row has been ordered to pay the victim £250.
By Paul Berentzen
Published 25th Aug 2020, 12:30 BST
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David Doherty, 55, met the woman at a Fleetwood food bank and the pair had a turbulent relationship, Blackpool Magistrates' Court was told.

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The defendant, of Abbots Walk, Fleetwood, was found guilty of assault.

David Doherty turned violent after a row with his partner, Blackpool Magistrates' Court was told.David Doherty turned violent after a row with his partner, Blackpool Magistrates' Court was told.
David Doherty turned violent after a row with his partner, Blackpool Magistrates' Court was told.
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Pam Smith, prosecuting, told the court how the victim had been to church before she started to drink.

A row erupted and Doherty began throwing things around, magistrates heard.

He then turned on her, grabbing her chest and causing her pain.

Doherty was given a community order with a rehabilitation requirement and put on an eight-week curfew.

He must also pay his victim £250 compensation.