When a bystander saw a man throw his partner against a fence and threaten to kill her she stepped in - and got punched in the face. ''We want to make sure you're not only a good dad but a good person,'' Judge Michael Crosbie said. The woman told Wereta she wanted to end their relationship, which resulted in his violent meltdown. As they walked to Gordon Rd a Good Samaritan saw Wereta force the victim against a fence. Judge Crosbie sentenced Wereta to 10 weeks' community detention and 12 months' supervision.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 02, 2019 14:26 UTC