NELSON MAN DENIES KIDNAPPING AND ASSAULT OF EX-PARTNER
A man named Peter Ashdown from Rutland Street, Nelson, is accused of kidnapping and assaulting his former partner.According to court proceedings, the incident occurred on January 24, where Ashdown allegedly pulled up next to his ex-partner, Catherine Burrows, in a car.
The victim reportedly tried to escape from the vehicle but was grabbed by the hair and had her head repeatedly slammed on the dashboard.
She was found injured by a passing motorist and taken to hospital.
The prosecution indicated that Ashdown denied the allegations, claiming he had been at home alone and was not involved.
He faces charges of kidnap and assault causing actual bodily harm, with the case proceeding at Burnley Crown Court.