Jaydan James Love pleads guilty to drunken assault of ex-partner

A 36-year-old man has pleaded guilty to assaulting his ex-partner after a heated argument turned violent. Jaydan James Love appeared before Rockingham Magistrates Court via video link on Wednesday for sentencing on one count of unlawful assault and one count of breach of bail. Prosecutor Jessica Anderson told the court about 5.50 pm on March 27, Love and his former partner had been drinking at her home, when they got into an argument. Love began to question the victim over a previous relationship and accused her of cheating. As the argument continued to escalate, Love became verbally and physically aggressive when he shoved the victim, causing her to fall backwards on to the floor. Love was arrested and taken to Rockingham police station, but provided no explanation in relation to the incident. After experiencing discomfort to the back of her head, the victim was taken to Rockingham Hospital. On June 13, Love was served a protective order, which included that he wear an ankle monitor and reside at his father’s home address in Hillarys. On June 21, while on home detention, Love removed his ankle monitoring device and a warrant for was issued for his arrest. Duty councillor Stacey Byrne said that Mr Love “accepts that it was a toxic relationship” and one that involved “drug use” and “infidelities’”. The victim and Love share two children together. She told the court that on the day of the breach of bail, Love’s father wanted money for drugs and when he denied the request, his father threatened to call police and have his home detention revoked. “He understood that he would be going back to jail either way and wanted to see his kids one last time,” she said. “He was arrested before this happened ... he understands this was wrong and he shouldn’t have done it. “He has accepted that the romantic relationship is over and that this is not a positive relationship for either of them. “He accepts that it’s time to move on and he wants to be a role model for his children.” Ms Anderson said that the charges “were considered serious enough to warrant a term of imprisonment” and didn’t feel confident in Love’s ability to comply once released. Love was fined $2000 and ordered to pay $134.50 in court costs, in addition to the $77.55 for damage to the electronic monitoring device. 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732)