JAILED: Dudley man who threw bag of cement at his wife after grabbing her by throat
A man who grabbed his wife round the throat, pushed her into the stairs and threw a bag of cement at her has been locked up.
Kevin Millward, 57, lost his temper following an argument with his wife in June last year, the court was told.
The court heard how the 'red mist descended' and in a moment of madness, Millward grabbed his wife of more than 35 years round the throat and pushed her backwards onto the stairs with his teeth clenched.
It was at this moment, as the victim lay in agony on the stairs, that Millward picked up a bag of 25kg plaster, raised it above his head and threw it on top of her.
The court heard how following the blow, the victim told Millward, who tried to comfort her, to stay away from her as she lay in 'excruciating pain'.
It was then that Millward went to the kitchen to fetch a knife that he gave to her and asked her to stab him.
His former partner then tried to call for the emergency services but was unable to breath, the court was told.
It was the couple's daughter who was called and the police and paramedics arrived at their home address and the victim was taken to Sandwell General Hospital.
She was hospitalised for 11 weeks and suffered fractures in her breast bone and spine.
The victim had to wear a brace for several months, the court heard.
Millward, now of Chapel Street in Brierley Hill, was jailed for two years, of which he will serve half in custody and half on licence.
Judge Peter Barrie also issued a restraining order to keep Millward away from his former partner and their daughter.
Sitting at Shrewsbury Crown Court for sentencing, Judge Barrie said: "You lost your temper.
"You began by holding her around her neck as if to throttle her.
"The red mist descended."
Judge Barrie said the incident had caused long-term injuries to the victim that she may have for life.
Since the incident Millward has lost contact with his children and grandchildren, the court was told.
Judge Barrie said he had considered the number of good character references he had received about the defendant but he could not ignore the seriousness of the case.
The court heard that he was a well-liked man, had no previous convictions, and had spent time looking after his elderly mother.
