Serial woman-beater leaves latest victim 'unable to escape trauma'

SERIAL WOMAN-BEATER LEAVES LATEST VICTIM 'UNABLE TO ESCAPE TRAUMA'

A military veteran beat up his ex-partner before running off and leaving the police to find her bleeding and terrified.

Adam Wiggins phoned officers to say he had assaulted someone but would not tell them who.

The victim sustained multiple injuries, including head wounds, a laceration to her finger, tenderness to her jaw and ribs, and bruises to her face and limbs.

She was taken to hospital where she remained overnight.

The police located Wiggins and, after he was taken into custody, he made significant admissions admitting the assault.

The prosecution's case was that Wiggins punched the victim in the face, causing her head to hit a cupboard door, then continued to punch and kick her until she fell to the floor.

The injuries were caused by rings Wiggins was wearing.

He ran off after she pleaded for him to stop.

The victim described feeling "emotionally drained" and "unable to escape the grip of this trauma".

Wiggins, of Queen Street, Pentre, pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm without intent.

He has six convictions for seven offences, including three related to the battery of other partners.

The court sentenced him to 24 months in prison, suspended for two years.

He will also complete a rehabilitation course, mental health treatment, and alcohol abuse program.

A restraining order was issued, preventing contact with the victim for five years, with a warning that there would be no second chances due to previous breaches.