Police praise victim of domestic violence after ex-partner is jailed
Robert Zasada, was jailed for 40 months after the abuse committed in February this year.
Zasada, 34, whose address was given as West Wycombe Road, High Wycombe, pleaded guilty to one count of actual bodily harm one day before he was due to stand trial earlier this year.
Detective constable Kelly Williams, from Oxford's domestic abuse investigation unit, said: 'I would like to commend the victim on her bravery for coming forward and supporting this serious case.
'I hope that this sentence highlights to the public that Thames Valley Police take assault and domestic violence very seriously.
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(Image: TVP) 'Zasada's behaviour was unacceptable and his conviction is a reflection of this.
'I would encourage anyone who is going through domestic abuse to come forward and trust that Thames Valley Police will do everything we can to bring those responsible to justice.'
James Gwatkin, prosecuting, told the court Zasada's relationship with the woman was 'volatile'.
Mr Gwatkin said they had been together at a flat in Oxford, drinking and taking drugs.
The court heard that the woman was admitted to hospital with multiple wounds to her face.
Judge Khan said: "This is a serious incident of domestic violence. You're a violent man. This was a violent relationship.
"Your beef with her is that you thought she was having an affair. This was an indiscriminate and frenzied attack."
Zasada was jailed for a total of 40 months and handed a seven-year retraining order.
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