Jail for toxic paint assault on partner

A Christchurch man was sentenced to nearly two years' prison for pouring a can of toxic paint over his ex-partner.

He later sent her a text message reading, "Told the office you'd be late today. You've had a bad hair day".

Nigel John Giltrap, 42, was convicted of one count of attack with a weapon and four breaches of protection orders in Christchurch District Court.

Judge Jane Farish said on October 16 last year, Giltrap's ex-partner had gone out with a friend.

When he saw her he lost the plot and threatened her consistently over the next 12 hours.

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