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A mother struck her best friend with a Lambrini bottle during a violent outburst after accusing her of having an affair with her boyfriend.
Kelsey Bainbridge, 26, also assaulted her partner with a broken ornament because she believed he had cheated on her.
Bainbridge struck her best friend with a Lambrini bottle during a violent outburstCredit: Facebook
She broke an ornament over her partner’s head before repeatedly attempting to slash his faceCredit: North News & Pictures Ltd
The mother, from Spennymoor, County Durham, recorded the brutal attacks on the father of her child and later shared the footage on social media.
In one alarming video, Bainbridge was seen "headbutting and punching" her boyfriend.
In another three-minute attack, she broke an ornament over his head and repeatedly tried to slash his face.
Bainbridge was eventually apprehended as she headed to her friend’s house armed with a spade.
Appearing at Teesside Crown Court, she has now been sentenced to two and a half years in prison.
The court heard that both victims had chosen not to provide a statement, highlighting the impact of her assaults on them.
Videos of Bainbridge's attack went viral after she posted them online while in a fit of rage.
Shaun Dryden, the prosecutor, indicated that the female victim had fallen asleep on Bainbridge’s sofa after a night out.
She was awakened by Bainbridge, who “struck her several times to the head with a Lambrini bottle.”
Mr. Dryden added: “She was left with multiple cuts. The victim later learned from social media that Bainbridge believed she had been sleeping with her partner.”
The court also noted that Bainbridge attacked the woman again when she returned to retrieve her phone and keys.
Turning to the assault on her now ex-partner, Mr. Dryden said that the attacks on him were recorded and shared on social media.
He continued: “The first clip shows her headbutting and punching him in the head. The second, which lasted for three minutes, depicted her accusing him of cheating. She then broke an ornament over his head.”
“She stabbed him in the neck with the broken piece of ornament before slashing at his face. There were numerous blows delivered with the weapon, and she struck him on the head several times before headbutting him.”
He mentioned that neither of the victims wished to provide a personal statement.
Bainbridge was arrested while carrying a shovel as she approached her lifelong friend’s home.
The court heard that she was heavily intoxicated and aggressive at the time of her arrest.
Domestic Abuse - How to Get Help
Domestic abuse can impact anyone, including men, and does not always involve physical violence.
Here are some signs that you may be in an abusive relationship:
- Emotional abuse – This includes being belittled, blamed for the abuse (gaslighting), being isolated from family and friends, and lacking control over your finances, clothing, and whom you communicate with.
- Threats and intimidation – Some partners may threaten to kill or harm you, destroy your belongings, or stalk and harass you.
- Physical abuse – This can range from slapping or hitting to being shoved, choked, or bitten.
- Sexual abuse – This includes unwanted touching, being harmed during sex, being pressured into sex, or being forced to have sex without consent.
If any of the above apply to you or someone you know, you can contact the following helplines:
- The Freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge at 0808 2000 247 for free support at any time, day or night.
- Men experiencing abuse can call Respect Men's Advice Line at 0808 8010 327 or ManKind at 0182 3334 244.
- Those identifying as LGBT+ can reach out to Galop at 0800 999 5428.
- If you are in immediate danger or fear for your life, always call 999.
Remember, you are not alone.
1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience domestic abuse at some point in their lives.
Every 30 seconds, the police receive a call for help related to domestic abuse.
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