Scots woman attacked after refusing to accept apology flowers from violent ex who punched her in the face
domestic abuse classes.Darren Strachan, 25, of Glasgow Road, Hamilton, avoided a prison sentence when he appeared at the town’s sheriff court on Friday.He admitted assaulting Jodie Murray at her home in Duke Street, Newmains, on August 13.Strachan also admitted threatening or abusive behaviour that included breaking household items and kicking Ms Murray’s car.Rebecca Clark, prosecuting, said the couple had been together for a year, but an argument started after Ms Murray asked Strachan to leave.Ms Clark told the court: “He refused to leave despite numerous requests then punched Ms Murray on the face.“She locked herself in the bathroom to take refuge and he banged and kicked on the door to such an extent that it cracked.The Daily Record and