A COKE-fuelled man who stabbed his partner - as she lay in bed with her five-year-old son - has been jailed for 82 months.

And Judge Sophie McKone also labelled Mark Batey, 29, as a 'dangerous offender' after the unprovoked attack on his ex-girlfriend Kelsy Hall.

Minshull Street Crown Court heard that fortunately Batey's violence only resulted in a minor stab wound to Ms Hall's abdomen.

But jailing him, Judge McKone said: "This must have been absolutely terrifying for Ms Hall, and made all the more terrifying by the fact she was cuddling her five-year-old son."

The judge said it was fortunate the victim's injuries, which were thought to have been caused by a pair of scissors or something similar, were not life-threatening.

Batey, of Roy Street, Royton, had pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent, on March 8.

Judge McKone imposed an eight-year extended sentence, which includes a six-year custodial term and two years extended licence.

Batey was also given a 10-month consecutive prison term as he was in breach of a suspended sentence order, imposed in 2019 for possession of a Taser.

Craig McGregor, prosecuting, said the incident began when Ms Hall and Batey had been out with her friend Amy Beckford, and their respective children.

The court heard everyone returned to Ms Beckford's home and the children were put to bed, ready for school the next day.

Mr McGregor said Ms Hall had seen Batey leave the house, claiming to be going to the shop or a cash machine.

But she suspected he was taking cocaine, the court was told, and he was becoming increasingly agitated.

Batey wanted Ms Hall to return to her own home but she had gone to bed with her five-year-old.

The defendant at one point said: "Watch what happens now".

Mr McGregor said he left the bedroom and went downstairs, before returning.

The court heard Ms Hall felt Batey deliver a blow but didn't realise she was bleeding until her son told her. Batey left the house but was arrested later.

Paul Bryning, defending, said his client had little recollection of the events of that evening but had accepted his guilt.

The defendant had developed a consuming addiction to cocaine, which had ruined relationships and effectively left him homeless, he added.