The defendant was charged with a single count of assault against his former domestic partner.
The trial involved testimony from the complainant, her son, and the defendant, along with photographic evidence.
The central issue was credibility.
The court found the complainant's evidence compelling and credible regarding how she sustained injuries to her face, neck, arm, and knee.
The defendant's explanation of the injuries was rejected as implausible and inconsistent.
The court found the defendant guilty of assault, determining he applied force without consent and without lawful justification or self-defence.
