A man "went nuts" as he walked home from a takeaway with his partner - throwing curry at a wall before launching into a "horrific" and "brutal" 40-minute attack, a court heard.
Michael Williams, of Hazel Walk in Cwmbran, strangled his then-girlfriend to the point she feared she would die. He dragged her by her hair, hit her with keys and knelt on her neck, leaving her with long-lasting injuries and fearful to leave the house.
The victim was in a seven-month relationship with the 40-year-old - who has no previous convictions - and she thought it was going well, Cardiff Crown Court heard on Monday. The grievous bodily harm (GBH) took place on February 5 after the couple had watched a rugby game at the victim's sister's home. During the match Williams drank five bottles of Desperados, four cans of Jack Daniel's cocktails and two shots of vodka.
