rsherdley published Dad goes on trial for attacking partner of 19 years

A dad has gone trial accused of assaulting his partner after he attacked her in bed and told her to phone her mum before he killed her.Peter Phillis, 46, has denied assault, causing bodily harm, to Adele Franczak at their home in Selston on July 24 last year.Ms Selston had bruising to her neck, body and arms, jurors at Nottingham Crown Court heard on Monday, November 9.She alleged the violence began after her partner of 19 years had accused her of having an affair.He flung a mobile phone at her.