One-punch domestic attack ends in community-based order for Busselton man

A Busselton man who walked into his partner’s home and punched her while she was lying in bed with her two children was a former police officer of two decades, a South West court has been told. Corey David Jones, 44, appeared in Bunbury Magistrates Court on Monday and pleaded guilty to breaching a restraining order twice, breaching protective bail conditions, and one count of aggravated common assault. The prosecution told the court on January 13, Jones entered the home of his partner of one year while she was in bed with her children, despite her being protected by the restraining order. He punched her on the left of her head, then walked away from the scene as the 36-year-old victim followed him to ask why he punched her. The victim had swelling to her left eye. She later called a friend and the incident was reported to police, who charged Jones. Jones’ lawyer told the court the man could not remember the attack and was intoxicated at the time. The court was told Jones was a former police officer of 20 years and was now a chef, and grew up in Busselton. He has a teenage daughter and no other significant history of violence. His lawyer said there was no good explanation for the attack other than a history of brain damage, and he was intoxicated at the time. Magistrate Anthony Sullivan ordered Jones to pay a $900 fine and sentenced him to a seven-month community-based order with a program and supervision requirements. RESPECT 1800 (1800 737 732)