A former boxer from Birchgrove has been jailed for 32 months after launching a violent assault on his partner — just days after crashing her car while drunk and kicking a police officer in the head.
David Bradshaw, 34, was already on bail for a previous domestic violence offence when he attacked the woman at his home in Swansea. The court heard he threw a television and table at her, pulled out her hair extensions, and repeatedly kicked and stamped on her as she lay curled on the floor.
He was found drunk and shirtless in a pub car park after crashing the victim’s car in Sketty, having taken it without consent while disqualified from driving. During his arrest, he kicked a police officer in the head.
“Possessed by petty jealousy”
The assault took place just over a week later, after Bradshaw drank a bottle of vodka and accused his partner of being unfaithful.
He brandished a knife, punched her in the head and face, and grabbed her by the neck. The victim was later treated at Morriston Hospital for a fractured rib, swollen jaw, bruising to her neck, and a black eye swollen shut.
In a statement read to the court, she said the relationship had “completely altered” her life and left her suffering nightmares.
Judge Huw Rees told Bradshaw:
“You are, in short, in a domestic context a bully… possessed by petty jealousy and inadequacy.”
Guilty pleas and jail sentence
Bradshaw pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm, aggravated vehicle-taking, driving while disqualified, and assaulting an emergency worker.
He was sentenced to 32 months in prison — 27 months for the GBH and five months for the earlier offences, to run consecutively. He will serve up to half the sentence in custody before being released on licence.
PC Adam Jones said:
“David Bradshaw is clearly a violent bully, who left his victim fearing for their life… His violence clearly knows no bounds, but justice has again caught up with him.”
Support for survivors
South Wales Police said domestic abuse can affect anyone, regardless of background, and urged victims to report.
You can call 101, report online, or dial 999 in an emergency. Anonymous reports can be made via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
For signs of abuse and support services, visit:
What is domestic abuse? | South Wales Police
Support organisations for victims of domestic violence | South Wales Police
