HUDDERSFIELD MAN GETS COMMUNITY ORDER FOR ASSAULTING GIRLFRIEND OVER PREGNANCY ISSUE
A violent individual, Adrian Zawidski, assaulted his girlfriend after she reversed her decision to end their pregnancy.The 29-year-old had been in a relationship with the woman since 2017; despite separating in August the previous year, they continued to meet.
Leeds Crown Court was informed on August 7 by prosecutor Graham O'Sullivan that Zawidski, from Red Doles Road in Fartown, Huddersfield, first committed violence against her between March 7 and 11 this year.
The prosecutor detailed that during an argument about her visiting a friend, Zawidski used offensive language and told her to stay indoors.
He then lost control and struck her once on the left cheek, making her fall onto the sofa.
He grabbed her by the neck for about 10 seconds, which she could tolerate without losing consciousness or breathing difficulties.
He also kicked her on the left side, leading to bruising.
The court learned that the woman, who became pregnant earlier in the year, intended to abort the pregnancy in April but later decided against it and went home.
When she informed Zawidski, he reacted with anger.
According to the case, Zawidski approached her with a clenched fist and tried to punch her; she managed to defend herself.
He then punched her ribs and four times on her legs, causing bruising.
She left the residence but returned approximately ninety minutes later.
Although he had no previous record, Zawidski admitted to the charges of common assault and assault causing actual bodily harm.
During sentencing, his solicitor Bruce Clark highlighted his remorse and positive attitude, noting he has employment lined up in about ten days and has made efforts to improve.
He is a father of a five-year-old girl and wishes to stay involved in her life.
The judge, His Honour Judge Stubbs KC, sentenced Zawidski to a community order lasting one year, which includes 12 days of rehabilitative activity and 120 hours of unpaid work.
Additionally, a five-year restraining order was issued to prevent him from contacting the victim.
Addressing his behavior, the judge condemned it as disgraceful, emphasizing that such violent and haughty conduct towards a former partner warrants imprisonment.
Recognizing that he had already served four months on remand, the judge remarked that his actions deserved every day of a custodial sentence, or perhaps more.
