Brute who dragged his partner across the ground in violent attack is locked up

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A brute has been jailed for two-and-a-half years after attacking his partner in East Kilbride.Christopher Meikle, 32, appeared from custody at Hamilton Sheriff Court.

He admitted assaulting the woman and acting in a threatening or abusive manner towards her at a house in Trinidad Way on July 30, last year.The court heard Meikle shouted and swore at the woman then chased her outside.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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He then grabbed her and dragged her along the ground, kicking her as he did so.He also pulled the female's hair, tugged at her handbag and ripped her clothing.Meikle was handed a five-year non-harassment order, preventing him from contact with the woman.He also admitted subjecting police officers to sexual comments and threats after his arrest.The jail term was backdated as he has been in custody since an initial court appearance on July 31. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire.