AN IRVINE man who assaulted his partner and repeatedly struck her head against the floor has been handed unpaid work.
Jake Slessor appeared at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court earlier this week after previously pleading guilty to a number of charges.
The 22-year-old, of Lewis Crescent, admitted assaulting the woman at Maree Place on March 21 last year.
He seized her by the hair, pulling her to the ground, before repeatedly striking her head on the floor, kicking her on the body and placing his hand across her mouth.
Slessor also admitted stealing a set of keys and a purse, and shouting, swearing and uttering threats of violence.
He had also pleaded guilty to two separate breaches of bail by entering Maree Place on September 22 and September 30 last year.
His solicitor, Graeme Cunningham, told the court that Slessor's recollection of the assault was "sketchy".
Mr Cunningham added: "He would benefit from the intervention of social work. He has had difficulties with alcohol from a very early age."
It was also confirmed that the victim was not supportive of a non-harassment order being put in place.
Sentencing, Sheriff Morag Fraser said: "You clearly have serious difficulties with alcohol but these are also serious charges."
Slessor was ordered to complete 18 months of supervision by the local authority with a special requirement to undergo alcohol treatment for one year.
He must also complete 180 hours of unpaid work within 12 months, and Sheriff Fraser declined to impose a non-harassment order.
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