Woman had jaw broken in two places in assault by ex-partner

Judge to consider matter further and will sentence accused on November 23

The judge said he needed time to consider the matter. Picture: Larry Cummins

A young woman had her jaw broken in two places and was bitten on the shoulder in an assault by her ex-partner who will be sentenced for the crime on November 23.

Garda Gavin Breen testified at Cork Circuit Criminal Court that Stephen Higgins, of 20 Glencre Crescent, Mayfield, Cork, got into an argument with his ex-partner at another house in Mayfield on July 23, 2020.