A SUSPECT will stand trial in May accused of attacking his partner to the danger of her life.
James Blakely, 27, allegedly assaulted the woman at a property in Glasgow's Knightswood on July 5 this year.
Prosecutors state Blakely punched her on the head and repeatedly struck her on the head and body "by means unknown."
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Court papers state Blakely seized and pulled her by the hair, dragged her along the floor and threw her on to a bed.
It is claimed he then seized her by the neck and throat and compressed it - restricting her breathing.
The charge further alleges Blakely uttered threats to kill her whilst in possession of a bottle.
The offence is said to have been to her injury and danger of life.
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It is also alleged to have been aggravated by involving abuse of a partner or ex-partner.
No lawyer appeared for Blakely yesterday at Glasgow Sheriff Court due to ongoing industrial action.
Prosecutor Sarah Latta said: "The Crown is prepared for trial and it's estimated to last one day but two days is the best estimate."
Sheriff John McCormick replied: "To put down a one-day jury trial would be ambitious."
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