A MAN slung vodka in his former partner's eyes and then glassed her after a drinking spree, Burnley magistrates heard.

The court was told how Claire Forbes was found bleeding by police and was taken to hospital with a cut to her head.

Paul John Hurles, 29, told police he hought he had blacked out and was worried as it was for the second time.

Hurles, of Lee Street, Burnley, admitted assault causing actual bodily harm and allegations of failing to surrender. The defendant was given a 24 month community order, with the domestic violence programme. He was also fined £50 and must pay £100 compensation.