A woman suffered serious injuries when her boyfriend violently threw her down steps after a fight
Falmouth: A woman faced a terrible ordeal when her boyfriend, Christopher Harris, lost his cool. After a night out, they argued in the car. He got frustrated when she didn’t get out fast enough. In a fit of rage, he threw her down three concrete steps.
She ended up with a fractured neck and serious head injuries. Instead of helping her, Harris just drove off. A neighbor saw what happened and called for help. The woman didn’t want to go to the hospital at first but later had to get stitches for her wounds.
Days later, she returned to the hospital because her neck hurt. Doctors found a fracture. Harris was arrested and pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm. His lawyer said he was very drunk that day and admitted to shoving her.
The judge pointed out that in these volatile relationships, it’s often the woman who suffers. He told Harris that losing his temper was unacceptable. He left her bleeding and didn’t even check if she needed help. The judge called him a coward for his actions.
In the end, Harris received a suspended sentence of 15 months, along with rehabilitation requirements. It’s a tough reminder of how serious domestic violence can be.
