Aggressive bully with a 'history of violence' headbutted his ex

HE WENT ROUND TO HER HOME AFTER RELATIONSHIP ENDED

- By MARK NAYLOR

AN aggressive bully with a "history of violent offences" angrily headbutted a woman after a bad-tempered confrontation led to them "swinging for each other".

Neil Bruce went round to her home in blatant defiance of a bail condition after their “tumultuous” relationship ended.

He repeatedly banged on her door, sparking a “loud” argument when she finally answered, Hull Crown Court heard. Bruce, 37, of Hull Road, Hessle, admitted assaulting the woman, causing actual bodily harm. He originally denied the offence but pleaded guilty on the day of a scheduled trial.

Harry Bradford, prosecuting, said that Bruce and the woman were previously in a “tumultuous” relationship that ended in February last year. One day after this, he went to her home and banged on the door for five to 10 minutes before she opened it. Her mother was there.

There was a loud argument and the woman swore at him. Punches were thrown by both of them. They were “swinging for each other” and Bruce shouted that he wanted his belongings.