South Elmsall thug 'exploded' and stamped on partner’s C-section scar days after giving birth

A thug “exploded” and repeatedly stamped on his partner’s emergency C-section scar during an argument just days after she gave birth.
By Nick Frame
Published 22nd Mar 2023, 04:45 GMT
Updated 22nd Mar 2023, 12:05 GMT
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Steven Garth delivered three blows to the woman’s lower abdomen during the attack at the property in South Kirkby on January 9, Leeds Crown Court heard.

The 34-year-old had been in a relationship with the woman for a year, and had previously been with her five years ago.

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Prosecuting, Samuel Sharp said the victim was forced to give birth by caesarean section on January 2, and had suffered infections as a result. He said the couple got into an argument when Garth asked the woman for money to buy tobacco.

Garth attacked the woman, stamping on her abdomen, Leeds Crown Court was told.Garth attacked the woman, stamping on her abdomen, Leeds Crown Court was told.
Garth attacked the woman, stamping on her abdomen, Leeds Crown Court was told.

Mr Sharp said she refused because she knew he had tobacco, and feared he would spend the money on drugs or alcohol. He said Garth then “exploded in anger” and pushed her to the floor by her neck.

When she got up, he struck her and she fell back again. When she tried to get to her feet to protect her child standing nearby, Garth stamped on her three times in the area of her healing scar.

A child upstairs in the property then contacted the police, but Garth left the property. When the officers turned up, the victim was so scared it was Garth returning for her she would not answer the door.