Man jailed for attack on partner over cocaine refusal

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 07:02 · Archive

Mark Thouless attacked his girlfriend after she refused to obtain cocaine for him.

Mark Thouless attacked his then-girlfriend at an address in Vale Green, Norwich on 30 July 2022 after she refused to obtain cocaine for him. The 51-year-old had consumed a litre of vodka and asked the woman to fetch cigarette papers from a friend's house. When she returned without cocaine—she had been offered it but declined—Thouless became angry, demanding she bring him drugs instead.

The woman grew concerned about his behaviour and went home, locking the door. Thouless arrived shortly afterwards, banging on the door and demanding entry. Although he promised not to hurt her, he forced his way in. According to prosecutor John Morgans at Norwich Crown Court, Thouless picked the woman up by her clothing and slammed her into glass panels, shattering the glass. He then grabbed her by the hair, got on top of her and punched her repeatedly in the face approximately nine times.

The victim was able to press a panic alarm during the assault and suffered cuts and bruises. She told the court she feared for her life and believed he was going to kill her.

How it is being reported

• Drunk man carried out 'appalling' attack on partner who refused to get him cocaineA man who had drunk a litre of vodka carried out an "appalling" attack on his then girlfriend after she refused to get him cocaine.Eastern Daily Press · 23 Oct, 06:00
• Drunk man carried out 'appalling' attack on partner who refused to get him cocaineA man who had drunk a litre of vodka carried out an "appalling" attack on his then girlfriend after she refused to get him cocaine.Norwich Evening News · 23 Oct, 06:00

In this story: Mark Thouless · Norwich Crown Court · Vale Green · Norwich

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