I have a nearly 12 month old DD with my ex. He left when I was pregnant and since DD has been born, he's been really inconsistent, only sees her once for a few hours every week (or every other week), pays no maintenance and is generally just useless. As a result of this, DD has virtually no relationship with him.
He came over today and DD cried every time he held her (this happens every time). He then launched into his usual monologue about how it's all my fault that DD "doesn't like" him, I've spoiled her and I've said bad things about him to her to make her not like him. I'm sick of hearing this nonsense over and over again so I told him to shut up.
He had a large bottle in his hand which he raised up in the air as if he was about to hit me with it, but then for whatever reason stopped himself. I was holding DD at the time. I told him to leave, which he did, and threw the bottle at my door.
I don't want this man anywhere near me or my child. I know he didn't actually hit me, but it was clear that he wanted to and I know there's a chance he would actually hit me if he got angry again.
Can anyone advise of any next steps. Feeling really emotional and unsure what to do.