A MAN who punched his former partner in the face in a bloody assault and smashed her television is due to be sentenced next month.
The former partner of Tyler Cleveley, of Swallowfields, Worcester, has shared the threatening message sent by the 24-year-old.
Cleveley admitted destroying property, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and sending a letter/electronic communication/article with intent to cause distress or anxiety.
The incident happened on Mother's Day - Sunday, March 19 - this year.
Cleveley damaged a 42-inch television, valued at £400, belonging to his former partner, 'intending to destroy or damage such property or being reckless as to whether such property would be destroyed or damaged'.
He last appeared at Worcester Crown Court on Monday (May 15) where he was remanded in custody to appear again next month for sentencing.
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The case is now listed for sentence on June 30 at Worcester Crown Court.
The victim, a former girlfriend who asked not to be identified, who said 'he split my lip, punched me, kicked me'.
She also says he made threats to her family in a recorded call and has shown messages in which he writes: "I'll destroy your life."
However, she hopes he can get help and support.
The woman said: "I just hope it spreads awareness.
"I just hope he sorts himself out but I don’t want to stay quiet as I did that for a while.
"I should of spoke up some time ago.
"I think he could sort himself out and hopefully get on the right path but it’s something that wouldn’t be done overnight he needs some professional help.
"I just hope it encourages others to speak up."
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