A man who was "spoiling for a fight" ended up gouging his partner's eyes during a violent attack while holidaying in a caravan.
David Riddell carried out the brutal attack on his partner in April last year and left her with bruising to her eyes and a broken nose. The 35-year-old then carried out another offence that September when he kicked in the woman's front door while shouting "horrific things" after a night of heavy drinking.
Riddell, of North Road, Catchgate, Annfield Plain, Stanley, appeared at Durham Crown Court to be sentenced for assault and criminal damage. He had pleaded guilty to the offences.
