Mansfield thug broke woman’s nose by hurling phone

The emergency call came after James Dawson, 46, shoved the woman to the ground - causing pain to her pelvis.

Unable to get up again, the woman asked Dawson to call an ambulance - which he refused to do.

As she made the call he grabbed her phone and shouted at her to “get up” before throwing the phone at her - hitting her in the face.

Dawson’s victim reported the November 2020 assault to police sometime later after telling a friend about what had happened.

After admitting assault occasioning actual bodily harm and breach of a restraining order Dawson was jailed for nine months suspended for two years at Nottingham Crown Court on Tuesday (February 23).

Dawson, of Lochbuie Court, was also given a five-year restraining order, ordered to take part in a Building Better Relationships programme and to complete 10 rehabilitation activity requirement days.

Investigator Kerry Humphreys, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "The force treats domestic abuse extremely seriously and will respond swiftly and robustly to reports made to us.

"I would urge anyone who has been affected by domestic abuse to contact us, either directly or indirectly, so that we can protect them.

"I want to reassure anyone who is suffering domestic abuse that Nottinghamshire police continues to work closely with partner agencies and we are here to help and support them.

"If you are in danger please call 999 and we will come to your aid."

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