Man beat up partner over game session

A MAN beat up his ex-partner after she interrupted his computer gaming session, a court has heard.

- JASON EVANS

The assault was one of a number carried out by Keiran Pridmore on his then-girlfriend during their relationship, including one which left his victim on crutches.

The defendant's barrister described his 29-year-old client as an "aimless young man" who had never had a "meaningful" job. Pridmore denied the abuse but was found guilty at trial - though he still maintained he was innocent.

Caitlin Brazel, prosecuting, told Swansea Crown Court that Pridmore and the complainant met in 2023 and began a relationship with the defendant then moving in with his new partner at her address in Swansea.

The court heard details of a series of assaults carried out by Pridmore, starting with one in July 2023, when an argument started after the victim "interrupted" the defendant's video-game playing session.

The argument then turned physical with Pridmore pushing his partner to the ground, slapping her across the face, and kicking her to the legs.