Unpaid work for Eastwood man who assaulted ex-wife and mother-in-law

Kalvin Dodds, aged 46, of Nottingham Road, admitted two counts of assault, which happened on August 28 last year, said prosecutor Annelli Pritchard.

Probation officer Greg Rowe said they attended his address, two weeks after he moved out of the family home, and he was finding living alone difficult.

He said Dodds was angry with his ex-partner because he had reason to believe she began a relationship shortly after they parted company.

Mr Rowe said: “Dodds was disappointed and this contributed to his offending. In hindsight, he is gutted about what happened and didn,t wish any harm on the victims

“He couldn’t recall saying he would kill her and he didn’t think she would be fearful of him.

“They had been together for a long time and there has been no violence. This was the first time he behaved in this way and it is out of character.”

Sentencing, magistrates told Dodds: “This is a serious offence involving violence to two different women in a sustained attack.

“However, the bench is reassured that, given the time elapsed since, the complainant appears comfortable with where things are going.”

Dodds was given a 12-month community order with 15 rehabilitation days and 80 hours of unpaid work. A 12-month restraining order, banning him from contacting his mother-in-law, was also imposed. He was also ordered to pay £85 costs and a £114 surcharge.