A man has been warned by a judge he is likely to be jailed for assaulting and strangling his ex-partner, and for throwing and kicking a dog.
Richard Dobinson, 37, had been due to stand trial early next year after denying allegations of domestic abuse.
When Dobinson appeared at Carlisle Crown Court today he admitted four offences. He pleaded guilty to one common assault on his ex-partner, committed on May 1, as an alternative to a more serious actual bodily harm charge he had denied. That plea was acceptable to the prosecution.
Appearing remotely over a video link from custody, Dobinson further admitted two other offences committed against the woman. These were an actual bodily harm assault and intentional strangulation, both crimes having occurred on July 27.
In addition, Dobinson pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal, a dog, on August 15. This had occurred by him kicking and throwing it, the court heard. The offending is said to have taken place in the Great Clifton area.
Recorder Michael Blakey noted another judge had already directed that a pre-sentence report should be prepared before Dobinson receives his punishment. That is due to happen on January 13. In the meantime Dobinson was remanded in custody.
Adjourning the case, Recorder Blakey told Dobinson, of Burnsall Grange, Leeds: “You have pleaded guilty to serious offences for which you will be sentenced in due course.
“A pre-sentence report has been ordered. The reason for that is for the court to determine the type of sentence and length of sentence, if necessary, to be imposed in relation to these offences.”
The judge added: “The likelihood is that you will receive an immediate custodial sentence.”
