KIRSTY JAMESON

WOMAN CONVICTED FOR VICIOUS ASSAULT IN MIDDLEHAM

Jameson, 32, sank her teeth into her partner’s back “like an animal trying to kill its prey” during an attack at the victim’s home in Middleham, a court heard.

She dragged the woman off a chair by her hair, punched her and shook her head violently from side to side for about half a minute.

Prosecutor Eddison Flint said the victim had a clump of hair ripped out during the attack in the early hours of March 28 and was left with bald patches.

Jameson then put her entire body weight on the victim, “sunk her teeth into her” and shook her head while doing so.

The victim described this as like an animal trying to kill its prey.

The attack left the victim with injuries including bruising around her eyes and nose, a red lump on her forehead, a significant bite mark to her back, bleeding from her nose and mouth, and trauma lasting for months.

She has sought medical help, suffered nightmares, and been diagnosed with PTSD.

Jameson was convicted of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, was given a 12-month jail sentence suspended for 18 months, required to do 200 hours of unpaid work, complete a 30-day rehab for drinking, pay costs, and a ten-year restraining order.