A person accused of beating his companion with a belt claims she stabbed him with a fork, the Excessive Courtroom heard right now.
James Largey, 32, additionally allegedly threw a frying pan on the lady and pulled clumps of her hair out throughout separate incidents at his flat within the New Lodge space of north Belfast.
The Metropolis Council worker, of Fianna Home, Queens Parade, denies costs of tried choking, threats to kill, assault occasioning precise bodily hurt, frequent assault and possessing a belt with intent to commit an indictable offence.
Prosecutors stated police first went to the house following a 999 name in August final 12 months.
The girl claimed Largey had dragged her by the hair and punched her to the pinnacle in a violent outburst whereas they have been ingesting.
In keeping with her account she bit him on the arms in self-defence amid makes an attempt to interrupt free.
At one stage she was additionally allegedly grabbed by the throat and struggled to breathe.
Crown lawyer Iryna Kennedy instructed the courtroom: “Police noticed clumps of her hair mendacity on the bed room flooring.”
As PSNI officers spoke to the girl on the scene, Largey allegedly shouted at her: “You’re useless, love.”
Regardless of being bailed at that stage, he was re-arrested after police obtained an additional, deserted 999 name on August 13 this 12 months.
Mrs Kennedy stated the girl claimed Largey had pulled her by the hair once more and thrown a frying pan at her which missed.
Two days earlier he had subjected her to a extra severe assault, it was alleged.
“She stated he grew to become indignant, choking her on the couch and hitting her on the thigh with a belt,” the prosecutor added.
However amid counter claims the girl was additionally initially detained and interviewed earlier than being launched.
“The defendant alleged that he was attacked by the injured celebration who had bitten him and stabbed him with a fork,” Mrs Kennedy disclosed.
Defence counsel Turlough Madden argued that his consumer had not sought out the girl and must be launched from custody.
“He denies the offences and is to be presumed harmless,” Mr Madden insisted.
Bail was refused, nonetheless, pending the end result of a trial within the case.
Mr Justice McFarland dominated: “I don't consider I may impose circumstances which might stop this man having contact with (the injured celebration).”