YSTRADGYNLAIS MAN BIT AND HEADBUTTED PARTNER IN ATTACK
Geraint Jenkins, aged 45, was branded a 'cowardly bully' after he launched a violent attack on his partner, which involved multiple bites and headbutts during a sudden rage.Prosecutor Alexandra Wilson told Swansea Crown Court that the couple had been dating for a few months, and on April 7 they were at Jenkins's home in Ystradgynlais.
Ms Wilson explained that Jenkins lost his temper without warning, biting his girlfriend on her face, nose, shoulders, and arms, while also shouting at her with derogatory words.
She tried to flee, but he held her down with his body.
He then struck her in the face with his head four times.
He only stopped when he saw she was bleeding.
Jenkins agreed to take her to hospital on the condition that she would lie if asked about her injuries.
Initially, she falsely told hospital staff she had fallen down stairs, but she later admitted Jenkins was her attacker, leading police to be called.
Officers found Jenkins hiding beneath her bedsheets after he had fled the scene.
The victim also gave false information about Jenkins at first, and he supplied a fake name.
Eventually, she confided the truth, and Jenkins was arrested.
As he was detained, he said, 'Oh, I thought you weren’t going to make a statement.' Jenkins admitted to the assault, pleading guilty to actual bodily harm.
He lives on Station Road and has three previous convictions for four offences, three involving harm to former or current partners.
The defence, represented by Thomas Scapens, acknowledged Jenkins's difficult record, but the judge questioned how many women he needed to assault before facing imprisonment.
The probation service recommended a suspended sentence to help his rehabilitation and prevent future violence.
Jenkins is noted to have worked in gardening, assisting elderly and vulnerable neighbours.
Nonetheless, Judge Thomas criticised his actions, stating, 'You lost your temper again with a woman you had a relationship with, and you treated her vilely.' The court remarked on his pattern of violence against women and called him a cowardly bully for hiding after the attack.
Although jail was considered, Jenkins was ultimately sentenced to 18 months, suspended for two years, with conditions including 250 hours of unpaid work, engagement in the Building Choices programme, and 10 days of rehabilitation.
A restraining order was issued, protecting the victim for four years.
