A man left his wife covered in blood after discovering she'd engaged in an affair with one of his friends, a court heard.

Richard Edwards, of Maes Hyfryd in New Rhosrobin, appeared at Mold Crown Court for sentence.

The 41-year-old had previously admitted an offence of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and two of criminal damage.

Ryan Rothwell, prosecuting, told the court that the victim, Nicola Edwards, had been married to the defendant for three years and had been in a relationship with him for a decade.

Earlier this year, Mr Rothwell said, it seemed the relationship was "coming to an end" and it was at this point the defendant discovered the victim had had an 'affair' with another man.

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On the morning of June 17, he woke the defendant and told her he'd discovered her adultery, demanding an explanation.

He then punched her to the face numerous times questioning her about messages he'd found and threatening her - as well as twisting her arm behind her back.

Edwards then dragged his wife down the stairs and threw her out of the house.

The police were called and officers arrived to find Mrs Edwards "covered in blood" with swelling to her face and bruising, as well as muffled hearing.

She was in a "clear state of shock", and the defendant had left the scene.

It was later discovered the defendant had cut up her bank card and slashed her tyres.

Officers tried to locate Richard Edwards and when making contact with him he told them: "I was hitting her and she was still lying - I've exploded."

But Mr Rothwell told the court the victim had made it clear prior to the hearing that she intends to recommence her relationship with her husband and did not want a restraining order.

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Oliver King, defending, told the court: "It was a boiling pot - things were difficult and it is not right to say the marriage was coming to an end.

"It was under strain and the defendant was trying to hold it together.

"The discovery of his wife's adultery with someone he regarded as a friend came as a double-whammy. He says he saw red and lost control.

"It was a shocking incident which he deeply regrets. This sort of behaviour is completely out of character for Mr Edwards - he adores his family.

"He is described as honest, kind, honourable and gentle."

The court heard Edwards was also a man of previous good character.

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Judge Nicola Saffman told the defendant she accepted the offences constituted an isolated incident which arose out of very specific facts.

The Judge handed down a nine month custodial sentence, but suspended it for 12 months.

Edwards must undertake 30 rehabilitation activity days and 35 sessions on a 'building better relationships' programme, as well as paying £500 towards prosecution costs.