Court hears husband attacked wife with hot cross bun during violent row
A husband who attacked his wife with a hot cross bun during a violent row at their home has kept his freedom.
Adam Scope threw the sweet spiced roll, which hit the woman, before he pushed her twice and threw a blanket over her head.
Newcastle Crown Court heard the victim was left bruised after the violence, which was sparked by a row about him going out with friends, in April.
Police were called to the house by a worried neighbour who had heard the couple shouting at each other, which "sounded aggressive".
When officers arrived the victim was "very upset" whereas Scope appeared calm.
Scope, 43, of Kirklands, Burradon, North Tyneside, admitted common assault on a basis, which was accepted by prosecutors.
Prosecutor Rachell Butt said: "His basis of plea which the crown accept is the argument became physical and the defendant then threw a hot cross bun towards his wife, which struck her.
"He took hold of his wife's arm and pushed her then pushed her to the neck or chest area, causing her to fall onto the sofa.
"She said she had called the defendant's father and the defendant threw a blanket over her as a distraction so he could grab her phone to see if she had contacted his father."
The court heard Scope has never been in trouble before, is in employment and has shown remorse.He was sentenced to a 12-month community order with rehabilitation requirements and 40 hours unpaid work.
Mark Harrison, defending, said: "The defendant is utterly ashamed of his behaviour, as he ought to be."
He is extremely embarrassed about all of this."Mr Harrison said Scope "deeply regrets" what happened and added: "They quarrelled over him going out with friends, which turned physical when they each said things about each other which were unpleasant and unnecessary.
"He accepts his overreaction was utterly inappropriate."
The court heard the victim did not provide a witness statement and the couple are "anxious to reconcile".