A cocaine-addled scaffolder who smashed his partner's jaw has been spared immediate prison.
Matthew Prosser had been "taking the white" when he punched Karla Stedman as she was being sick in a toilet, Bristol Crown Court heard.
Afterwards he phoned for an ambulance, saying she had fallen over.
And after she was taken to hospital and received treatment for a broken jaw he texted her, urging her not to report him.
Prosser, 32, of Portmeirion Close in Whitchurch, pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm on December 31 last year.
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He also pleaded guilty to battery of a girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons.
The Recorder of Bristol His Honour Judge Peter Blair QC handed him a 17 months jail term, suspended for 18 months.
He told Prosser: "You broke her jaw for which she had to have a lot of hospital intervention, which has had significant impact on her."
Prosser was also ordered to carry out 140 hours' unpaid work and undergo a Building Better Relationships programme.
Alun Williams, prosecuting via video link due to coronavirus lockdown, said Prosser rowed with Miss Stedman before inflicting a single blow on her as she was being ill.
Mr Williams said the victim of the assault told her sister the punch was an uppercut and he had been "taking the white and would be aggressive when doing so".
The court heard Prosser called for an ambulance and gave a false account that Miss Stedman had fallen and struck her head.
Miss Stedamn suffered a fractured jaw which needed surgery, the court heard.
When she was in hospital Prosser sent her abusive text messages and was arrested as he visited her.
The prosecution continued even though Miss Stedman retracted her statement.
In a separate incident, Prosser admitted battery of a girl by closing a door on her and injuring her face.
James Haskell, defending, said the victim of the assault has remained in contact with his client while he was remanded in custody.
Mr Haskell said: "There is a hope in due course their relationship can resume.
"He understands he needs to deal with his drug issues if that relationship is to succeed."
