Corkman who broke former partner's jaw and bit her on shoulder jailed for a year

'Violence is not a way to resolve disputes. Male violence against women is particularly unacceptable,' judge said

Accused punched his former partner in the face twice after she asked him to leave her home. Picture: Larry Cummins 

A young woman had her jaw broken in two places and was bitten on the shoulder in an assault by her former partner and now the man — who is engaged to be married to another woman — has been sentenced one year in prison.

Judge Dara Hayes imposed a sentence of two years on Stephen Higgins and suspended half of that sentence.