A FORMER royal marine has been jailed after an incident of domestic violence against his ex-partner.

Bradford Crown Court was shown video from the victim's phone of Lewis Lockwood looming over her in bed and pondering whether to "end her life".

Prosecutor Jessica Lister said the incident on the evening of April 30 last year followed Lockwood returning from a drinking session, which escalated into an argument.

Lockwood, 37, of Rushy Fall Meadow, Keighley, was also heard goading the woman, saying she had never seen him "flip" before pushing his forehead against hers and grabbing her neck in a stranglehold.

Following the assault, the woman fled to her parents' home.

She later told police she genuinely thought Lockwood was going to kill her.

In a victim statement read to the court she said the impact of his actions "will stay with me for a long time, if not forever".

Lockwood pleaded guilty to actual bodily harm.

Mitigating, Rebecca Young said the former royal marine had twice been shot on active duty and had received "very little support" in his transition to civilian life.

She said he deeply regretted his comments and actions.

Recorder Mr Bryan Cox KC jailed Lockwood for 13 months.