A MAN who stamped on his partner’s face has been told he must control his temper – or he could commit an even worse crime.

Graham Green, 30, was given the stark warning by a judge after being spared an immediate spell in jail for the assault on Tania Cass.

Carlisle Crown Court heard the attack happened after the victim left Green’s parents’ house in Kirkland, Frizington, following a row between the couple.

Tim Evans, prosecuting, said Green went after her and violence followed.

The court heard the attack happened on July 27 at about 11pm.

Mr Evans said the couple had been in a relationship for about three months by this time.

They were living in Lanark, Scotland, but visiting Green’s family home in west Cumbria. Green, who is originally from Frizington, had been drinking before the attack, downing at least four drinks.

His partner had been out visiting relations but a row broke out when she returned.

Green admitted assault causing actual bodily harm. In a police interview he said he was “disgusted with what he had done”.

Mark Shepherd, representing Green, described him as a “hard-working individual”.

Mr Shepherd said: “He has shown deep remorse since admitting that offence.

“He has not touched a drop of alcohol since.”

But Judge Barbara Forrester told Green: “When you are drinking you have a problem with anger management.

“We are lucky we are not dealing with a more serious charge before the court.”

The judge added if Green continued to lose his temper “he could be in court for a much more serious offence”.

Green was given an eight-month prison sentence, suspended for two years.

He must do 180 hours of unpaid work and attend a relationship programme.

Green must also pay various costs totalling £620.