A MAN has been fined after giving a woman a black eye following an argument at a party near Oswestry.

Ryan Morris, 22, of Clock Tower, Telford, appeared in Telford Magistrates Court on Tuesday, April 27 charged with actual bodily harm (ABH).

Prosecuting, Abigail Hall told the court how the incident happened following a night out in Oswestry in November, 2020.

On the night, the victim, Tayler Lewis-Bungay, was at a party at a barn in Hengoed.

As the night drew on people began to leave, but Ms Lewis-Bungay's friend was drunk so she waited with her outside the barn to sober up.

While outside the barn Ms Lewis-Bungay became aware of an argument, and another woman began shouting at her.

The woman charged past her and pushed her to floor.

Ms Lewis-Bungay started to get up quickly but the woman's boyfriend, Morris, punched her in the face.

This caused her to fall to floor and she was briefly knocked out.

As she came too Morris was shouting ‘I’ll kill you’ as part of a tirade of abuse.

She was able to walk a short distance from the property and out of fear of further violence where she continued to receive verbal abuse.

She ran down a farm track where she met police officers.

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The court heard how the punch led to a black eye and the incident had left her shaken and concerned for her safety.

Shortly after the assault Ms Lewis-Bungay experienced sleepless nights and anxiety.

She also experienced the effects of concussion and had to have an MRI scan as well as taking time off work.

Defending, Ryan Khair, said Morris showed remorse for his actions.

"There was alcohol involved with all parties involved," said Mr Khair.

"Unfortunately, this resulted in an altercation.

"My client believed he acted in self-defence.

"He was advised his actions did not apply to self-defence, he has done the right thing today by pleading guilty and has shown remorse.

"He does dispute the comment made after incident but does accept assaulting the victim and causing the injury which he is remorseful for.

"He accepts she should not have to have suffered such an injury.

"There was no intention to cause the injury, he simply believed he was protecting his girlfriend.

"He is hoping to join the army and has passed all his exams and is currently on an apprenticeship as a bricklayer."

Chairman of the court, David Silcock, described the incident as 'stupid' before giving Morris a fine.

"It was a rather a stupid thing to do wasn’t it," said Mr Silcock.

"I feel so desperately sorry for your age group with the pandemic – However the assault shouldn’t have happened.

"For the offence of ABH I think a fine is appropriate in this case owing to your previous good character.

"It’s happened, get on with your life, get yourself back on the straight and narrow."

Morris was given fined of £320, ordered to pay compensation of £100 and court costs of £219.