JONATHAN Farrelly from Weston-Super-Mare has been jailed after assaulting a former partner and breaching a restraining order.
The 36-year-old was sentenced at Taunton Crown Court on April 17 after admitting attacking the victim in October last year.
He was handed a 21-month prison sentence after being convicted of two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and one count of breaching a restraining order.
The court was told he repeatedly attacked the victim, leaving her with substantial bruising across her entire body.
In her victim personal statement, which was read out in court, she said: “My world got smaller and smaller. It was easier if I did nothing, just stay in the house with the kids. My house no longer felt like a home.
“All I want now is some peace for my family. I want my children to feel safe and happy in their home. I want them to have friends over, make noise, make a mess laugh and have fun.
“I need us to work as a family to get over the effects that living with Jonathan has impacted on us.”
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DI Scott Westbrook-Smith, investigating officer with Avon & Somerset Police, said: “His sentence reflects the seriousness of repeated domestic abuse and the harm it causes to victims and families.
“He has now been held accountable for their actions, and we hope this outcome brings a sense of justice and relief to the victims involved.
“Violence against women and girls has no place in our communities. We will continue to take all reports seriously, support survivors, and use every tool available to protect those at risk.”
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