Man accused of burning girlfriend's hair with blowtorch lighter

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Sept, 02:55 · Archive

A 41-year-old man is accused of using a blowtorch lighter to burn his girlfriend's hair.

A 41-year-old Newtownabbey man is accused of using a blowtorch-type gas lighter to burn his girlfriend's hair during an incident allegedly motivated by jealousy. The court heard he also armed himself with a hammer and is accused of twisting a hammer spike into her skin after accusing her of fancying one of his neighbours.

How it is being reported

• ‘Jealous’ Co Antrim man accused of trying to set girlfriend on fire with blowtorch-type gas lighter and twisting hammer spike into her skinBelfast Telegraph · 29 Sept, 17:52
• Newtownabbey man allegedly used a blowtorch lighter to burn his girlfriend’s hair in a fit of jealousyBelfast Live · 29 Sept, 17:35

In this story: Newtownabbey · Co Antrim

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