Jason Watson, 26, from Blackwood violently attacked his partner in Turkey and Wales, leaving her face covered in blood. He then assaulted police officers during his arrest, Cardiff Crown Court heard
Jason Watson, 26, assaulted his partner while they were on holiday in Turkey after he had been drinking.(Image: Gwent Police)
A violent thug brutally attacked his partner whilst on holiday in Turkey after drinking, before assaulting her again when they got back home.
When his victim escaped her house in just her underwear and rang police, he lashed out at officers during his arrest, forcing them to deploy PAVA spray. Jason Watson, 26, from Blackwood, savagely attacked his partner after the pair had jetted off to Turkey for a break last year. He inflicted injuries to her hands and face, leaving her face drenched in blood following the assault.
Cardiff Crown Court heard on Thursday how Watson attacked his victim a second time after they returned to Wales. He’d been drinking and the victim was worried he’d turn violent, so she tried to leave the property.
Prosecutor Josh Scouller told the court the defendant stopped the victim from leaving and punched, kicked and threatened her about what he might do, reports Wales Online.
The victim eventually managed to escape the address, though she was only dressed in her underwear. She was subsequently taken to hospital for treatment to a head wound, bleeding in her right eye, bruising and marks on her ear and neck, and a swollen, blood-soaked face.
Police were contacted and when officers tried to arrest Watson, he became “abusive and aggressive”. One officer was thrown to the floor by him, and another officer used PAVA spray in an attempt to subdue the defendant.
Watson was brought down but managed to kick an officer in the face, causing a nose injury. Watson, from Albany Road, later admitted guilt to two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and assault of an emergency worker.
The court was informed of his previous conviction for dangerous driving and taking a vehicle without consent, for which he received a suspended prison sentence. He was on licence at the time of the assault offences.
In mitigation, Sol Hartley stated that his client hails from a “deprived background”, having endured abuse from his father. He left school early and started working at a young age. The defence barrister mentioned that the defendant now simply “wants to be a father to his children”.
During sentencing, Judge Paul Thomas KC remarked: “Your behaviour towards the lady unfortunate to be in a relationship with you was nothing short of utterly disgraceful… You punched her, kicked her, and made lurid threats against her.
“She fled from her house clad only in her underwear to get away. You must be really proud of yourself Mr Watson to behave in such a way.”
Watson was given a total sentence of three years and three months imprisonment. He was also subjected to a restraining order for five years and will be disqualified from driving for 12 months upon his release from prison.
For confidential support, call the 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Freephone Helpline on 0808 2000 247 or visit womensaid.co.uk. If you or your family have lost a friend or family member through fatal domestic abuse, AAFDA (Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse) can offer specialist and expert support and advocacy. For more info visit www.aafda.org.uk.
