A MOTHER who was with her children tried to intervene when she saw domestic violence on the street.

Blackburn magistrates heard the woman had been approached by a female who said her partner had "battered" her.

But when the witness tried to protect the other woman Aaron Ashton Titterington screamed at her to get out of the way before pushing his partner into his car and driving off.

Titterington, 25, of Hollin Bridge Street, Blackburn, pleaded guilty to two charges of assaulting his partner, using threatening behaviour towards the witness and driving without insurance.

He was sentenced to a community order for 18 months with conditions that he attends the building better relationships programme, completes 30 days rehabilitation activity requirement and 80 hours unpaid work.

He was ordered to pay £85 costs and £90 victim surcharge.

Catherine Allan, prosecuting, said the first assault happened about 12.30pm when the victim reported Titterington had dragged her by her hair into a car which was then driven off.

An hour later the witness was with her children when she saw the victim who had visible injuries.

"She was asking for help and pointed at the defendant, who was leaning against a car, and said he had battered her," said Miss Allan.

"The defendant said to ignore her because she was off her head on drugs."

Miss Allan, said the victim started to walk away but Titterington ran after her, grabbed her by the hair and pushed her into the car.

"The woman tried to intervene but he screamed at her to get out of the way and she was fearful for her own safety," said Miss Allan.

"He drove off but was stopped shortly after and his partner was still in the car."

The court was told Titterington was angry because his partner had opened a Facebook account without telling him.

Jonathan Taylor, defending, said his client was extremely remorseful.

"He simply lost his temper and offers no excuse for that," said Mr Taylor.

"He hurt someone he loves very much physically and emotionally.

"He realises it must also have been unpleasant for the lady who tried to intervene."