A VICTIM of domestic abuse has been warned by magistrates she remained in serious danger from her partner.

Skipton magistrates told the partner of Glusburn man Edward Cummins it is her decision to decline a restraining order, but she must seriously consider their relationship and keep in close contact with the domestic violence team.

Cummins, 21, who gave the court a contact address of Garden Close in Glusburn, had already admitted assault and resisting arrest at Skipton Court earlier this month and pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly in Keighley Road, Skipton, on January 16 at York Magistrates’ Court.

Skipton magistrates handed him a two-year community order with supervision and 150 hours’ unpaid work. He will also have to attend a programme aimed at building better relationships.

For being drunk and disorderly, he was fined £50 with costs of £85.

The court heard police were called to Highfield Terrace in Skipton on November 23 after someone reported hearing arguing and fighting. Police found Cummins' partner with a bloody mouth, there were punch holes in the walls of the flat and both had been drinking Vodka and beer.

Neighbours told police they frequently heard arguing and had seen the partner with injuries in the past, including a swollen jaw, black eyes and bruising.

John Mewies, for Cummins, said both were vulnerable individuals with significant issues. Cummins had assaulted someone he cared deeply for after drinking heavily.

“He bitterly regrets what he did,” added Mr Mewies.