Would you report this?

[Isitvintage]

I’ve left my partner. Turns out he was living a double life.

I was told that he put his hands on another woman (I’m guessing the mum to his other children) who stayed over while I went to stay at my parents (told by the lodger who was staying in our spare room).

Over the past few months, my partner would put me in a headlock and throw me on the floor (usually kitchen concrete floor). Or he would cause me to trip over. Like a wrestle but I never liked it and usually playfully fought back. Our son is nearly 2 and he would run up and push him away - while my now ex found it entertaining, I never liked it. He is very very strong and so I didn’t want to fight back. It happened a few times, very randomly - usually after a natural silence.

Would you report this? How? I don’t know if the other woman has reported domestic abuse in the past. But I’m learning he isn’t a good man at all. This is a small incident but he is a serial cheat and almost feel I need to have it on record somewhere.

I’m waiting for Clare’s Law. I’ve requested his history. He does have a clean DBS. It’s been a few weeks so hoping I can get more info this way.

You've done the most important thing, which is to leave.
I think you should report it. Even if there isn't a prosecution, it'll be documented that you've experienced DV. This might be helpful if, for example, you want to limit his access to your DS and need evidence of his behaviour.

Thanks @Wordsmithery i appreciate your answer. I will do. Have been going backwards and forwards about it.

Report it. To protect yourself and anyone who uses Claires law in future