Mum scratched and punched partner in rage
AMUM of two attacked her partner in a drunken rage.
Rachel Jackson, 39, of Hallefield Drive, in Macclesfield, had been drinking with her partner at his home on April 28 when an argument broke out, a court was told.
Stockport Magistrates heard that during the argument Miss Jackson scratched and punched him.
After waking up the next morning the couple then had a second argument, which resulted in Miss Jackson throwing a glass bowl and smashing it, as well as a laptop, both of which belonged to her partner’s mother.
Prosecuting, Tina Cun- nane said: “The defendant was at her partner’s home and the pair were drinking. They began to argue and the defendant threw a shot glass at him.
“She then scratched and punched him above the left eye. The next day they had another argument and she threw a laptop and a glass bowl, breaking them.
“Her partner then left his home and went to his mother’s. When he and his mother returned they were locked out and police had to help them.”
Probation interviewed Miss Jackson, who told them that alcohol was a ‘fundamental part of the relationship’ and that she is on medication for her liver function, due to alcohol consumption, the court heard.
It was also heard that the pair had been in a 20 year relationship ‘ on and off’ and Miss Jackson told probation that her partner ‘controlled her life’ and the pair had reported each other to the police in the past.
Defending, Damian Zelazowski said the defendant was trying to change and asked the court to give her a chance to find a way out of her current situation.
He said: “This is a very sad situation. The defendant was in the relationship, as is quite often the case, because the pair drank together. And these two people found support, I think, and common ground in the one thing that is the problem for them. I would ask you to look at rehabilitation, as the recommendation from probation, which will provide support for this defendant who is willing and much more responsive than others who come to this court.”
Miss Jackson pleaded guilty to assault and causing criminal damage. She was ordered to pay £140 in compensation, complete 80 hours of unpaid work, 20 rehabilitation days and given a 12 month community order. THE town’s biggest sporting heroes of the year are to receive prestigious honours.
John Askey, who led Macclesfield Town Football Club back to the Football League after six years, will become an honorary freeman of Macclesfield in a title bestowed by Macclesfield Town Council.
And skier Menna Fitzpatrick, who won four medals at the winter Paralympic games, will receive Freedom of the Borough from Cheshire East Council. She will be honoured at Cheshire East Council’s mayor making ceremony at Tatton Park today (Wednesday, May 23).
Menna, who is visually impaired and from Tytherington, was Britain’s most successful Paralympian at the Winter games in Korea.
Menna, a former student at Fallibroome Academy, will receive the honour from the borough’s new mayor, Councillor Lesley Smetham.
Nick Bianchi, of Macclesfield Town sponsor Arighi Bianchi, said Mr Askey had received a letter confirming his new title.
He said no date had yet been set for a presentation date.
Mr Bianchi added: “It is well deserved.”
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‘They began to argue and the defendant threw a shot glass at him’