A WORCESTER man was spotted by two paramedics kicking his asthmatic girlfriend in the head during a drunken row.

Jason Witchard then started verbally abusing the paramedics as they came to see what was happening, Worcester magistrates heard yesterday.

Mark Soper, prosecuting, said the 22-year-old defendant and his girlfriend had met up in Worcester when the assault took place.

"He had been drinking," said Mr Soper.

"He shoved her and she fell to the floor having an asthma attack.

"He was seen kicking her in the back of the head.

"Two ambulance people came along and he offered to take them on as well."

Mr Soper said Miss Roberts suffered bruising on the head as a result of the assault on Sunday, August 11.

Mr Soper said by committing the offence Witchard, of Avon Road, Tolladine, was in breach of a conditional discharge he received after breaking two windows at the home of Miss Roberts' sister last year.

Mr Soper said the windows and a door were damaged in Port Street, Evesham, during an argument at 11.45pm on Saturday, October 20.

"He was arguing with his girlfriend in a public place," said Mr Soper.

"He was found to have cut his hand, the damage was £170."

David Taylor, defending, said the assault in Worcester was a "nasty incident."

"I have put it in that way because the principal victim was his girlfriend," said Mr Taylor.

"This is a man who has plainly had a troubled relationship.

"He doesn't seek to blame other people or pretend it wasn't his fault."

Mr Taylor said Witchard and his girlfriend were still a couple, and living together in rented property.

"He also said he intends to go with her to Relate because he realises that he needs help and both of them need help and support," said Mr Taylor.

"In August the young man's actions were out of control.

"He's now taking advice and stock on life."

Witchard admitted common assault and using threatening, abusive behaviour.

Magistrates placed him on a community rehabilitation order for 18 months.

He was also placed on a Domestic Violence Intervention Programme, and ordered to pay £55 court costs.