South Yorkshire thug jailed after attacking ex-partner

Sheffield Crown Court heard on May 5 how Jason Derbyshire, aged 37, of Stanhope Gardens, Barnsley, had been in a van with his former partner when he was accused of flinging a hand which connected with his ex’s eye and he allegedly hit her two more times before pulling her out of the vehicle.

Frances Pencheon, prosecuting, said: “An argument began between them and the defendant flung a hand out and made contact with the complainant’s right eye causing pain and discomfort.

“She described the defendant hitting her a further two times while she was trying to fight back.

“He drove down a road and pulled her out of the van and the altercation continued.”

Ms Pencheon added the defendant left and the complainant was assisted by two passers-by and she contacted the police.

However, Ms Pencheon said the defendant’s former partner issued a retraction statement and did not wish to support the prosecution however the CPS continued with the matter on the basis of evidence from the 999 call and police body-worn camera footage.

Derbyshire, who has previous convictions including manslaughter, pleaded guilty to common assault after the incident in December.

Ben Campbell, defending, said Derbyshire handed himself into police and he was recalled to prison in connection with a previous offence and that recall will not conclude until September.

Judge Peter Kelson sentenced Derbyshire to seven days of custody.