A MAN who put his ex-partner in a "choke hold" after being asked to leave her home has been sentenced.

Jakub Musielski, of Trem y Parc in Park Lane, Holywell, appeared at Mold Magistrates Court for sentence on Thursday.

The 29-year-old had previously admitted one offence of assault by beating.

Prosecutor Rhian Jackson told the court the victim in the case was Milemia Zielinska, the defendant's ex-partner, with whom he has one child.

They had been in an on-off partnership, but at the time of the offence earlier this year, they were not in a romantic relationship.

The victim allowed Musielski to stay at her home in Mold for "a short while" because he didn't have his own, but made it clear he'd have to be out at the end of January.

When that time came, he kept asking for a few more days because he had nowhere else to stay.

On February 13, an argument began between them, following which Musielski approached her from behind and grabbed her arm, twisting it behind her back.

He put an arm around her neck 'in a kind of choke hold,' Ms Jackson said.

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She broke free and the police were called.

As a result of Musielski grabbing her, the victim was left with bruising to her wrist.

But she stated afterwards that the hold had not prevented her from breathing or caused her pain.

It had lasted around 10 seconds and hadn't caused her vision to blur or affected her consciousness.

When interviewed, Musielski admitted grabbing Ms Zielinska's arm and putting it behind her back, but he didn't recall putting his arm around her neck.

He claimed he was trying to "restrain" her and admitted having pushed her.

He was "very apologetic" for his actions.

A probation officer told the court: "Mr Musielski was invited to the victim's home to alleviate his homelessness.

"He was asked to leave but his family lives in Poland and he was fearful of being lonely and homeless, leading to him asking for more time.

"He has taken a good level of responsibility for the offence."

Lorraine McClure, defending, told the court: "He admitted his responsibility at the earliest opportunity.

"This is a truly remorseful young man."

She said no restraining order had been sought, explaining the parties wished to have an "amicable" relationship in order to facilitate child care.

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Ms McClure said following the probation interview, it had become clear her client was not suitable for unpaid work due to stomach issues, and a curfew would not work due to his accommodation - which the court heard was at a friend's address.

She therefore invited the court to consider imposing a fine as the punitive element in her client's sentence.

Musielski received an 18 month community order with up to 35 sessions on an accredited programme and up to 15 rehabilitation activity days.

He was also fined £200 and must pay £85 costs, as well as a £114 victim surcharge.