A man who attacked his former partner and continually breached a restraining order has been handed a suspended sentence.

James Upton, aged 26, of Coventry Road, Bedford, was handed the restraining order in March 2024, banning him from contacting his former partner or visiting her home for FIVE YEARS.

But he breached the order by making multiple attempts to contact the victim by phone and turning up at her house in St Neots on different occasions.

During one of those visits – in February 2024 – an argument between the pair quickly turned physical.

James Upton, aged 26, of Coventry Road, Bedford, was jailed for one year and five months

placeholder image — James Upton, aged 26, of Coventry Road, Bedford, was jailed for one year and five months

Upton pushed the victim to the floor, biting her, and kicking her in the stomach. He also damaged her iPhone, smashing the screen.

He was arrested and charged with ABH and four counts of harassment – breach of restraining order, which he admitted.

At Peterborough Crown Court on Friday (28 August), Upton, of Coventry Road, Bedford, was handed a 17-month sentence suspended for two years.

DC Madie Mayers-Brandrith said: “Upton is a very dangerous individual, who shows no regard for the law and the restrictions imposed on him by the courts.

“To attack his former partner in her own home when the pair’s young son was present is despicable so I am pleased Upton will now serve time behind bars for his actions.”

> This article was amended on September 7 following an update from Cambs Police