A DOMESTIC abuser was given a restraining order and suspended prison sentence.

Jago Barrow, of London Road, Uckfield, admitted damaging a crystal vase belonging to Kim Newman but denied assaulting her twice between August and October last year.

But Barrow, 31, was found guilty of two counts of assault and breaching a previous community order passed by Brighton magistrates’ Court.

Barrow was banned from contacting Ms Newman or visiting Fletching Close, Brighton.

He was also sentenced to 10 weeks in custody, suspended for 12 months and to complete 200 hours of unpaid work. by magistrates on May 25.