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Man who hit partner with phone is jailed

West Briton (Truro and Mid Cornwall)

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July 10, 2025

A MAN who assaulted his partner during an argument over a mobile phone and spat at a policeman has been sent to prison.

- by MAXINE DENTON maxine.denton@reachplc.com @CornwallLive

After being arrested Shane Sheffield, 35, assaulted the officer in a police cell by spitting at him.

Sheffield, of Chapel Road, Tuckingmill, appeared at Truro Crown Court for sentencing on Friday, June 27 after previously pleading guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and assaulting an emergency worker.

Francesca Whebell, for the prosecution, told the court the ABH offence occurred on April 25, three days after Sheffield had been released from custody for a previous offence.

She said a neighbour had called 999 after hearing shouting and screaming coming from the home of Sheffield’s partner, and she was then seen leaving the house with Sheffield running after her.

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