Matthew Knights had been drinking with his partner at her Great Yarmouth home when he became "angry and abusive", damaged property and attacked her.

Norwich Crown Court heard the couple had been in an "up and down" relationship for about eight years.

They had initially been having "quite a nice night" before Knights "switched" after she received a welfare check call from police.

Norwich Crown Court (Image: Peter Walsh, Newsquest)

Ian James, prosecuting, said Knights became "angry and abusive" while damaging items in the house, including a television.

The 35-year-old left the property, kicking the door and garage door, before being allowed back in as he "didn't have anywhere else to go".

Mr James said Knights was told to sleep downstairs but "just snapped".

The victim was then "pinned" to the banister with one........

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