A MAN seen by police kicking his partner on the ground was trying to stop her getting arrested, a court heard.
Paul David Jones's victim did not want him prosecuted, Burnley magistrates heard.
The defendant told police she had rowed with a neighbour and he was trying to calm and restrain her. Jones said he kicked her "up the bottom". It was "not like a football kick".
The defendant, of Crabtree Avenue, Waterfoot, admitted assault by beating.
He was given a 12-month conditional discharge by the bench who said the circumstances were unusual. The defendant must pay £65 costs.
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