“There is an established pattern of domestic violence in this case involving at least two previous partners before the index offences. Some of his violence has involved men, but there is clear evidence of poor emotional management, particularly, but not exclusively when a relationship is breaking down, a desire to gain control through the use of violence, threats, intimidation which includes property damage. Alcohol appears to [be] a contributory, albeit not a causal, factor in this case. There is some evidence of jealousy, grievance thinking and there is a high level of recklessness shown by [ the Applicant] tendency towards driving when under the influence, and driving dangerously, placing members of the public and police at risk of serious harm. The index offences are part of the established pattern of offending set out above. The victim was [the Applicant] estranged partner of some six months. The index offences occurred over a period of approximately two weeks. [the Applicant] sent a threatening message to the victim, Ms T-C suggesting he was waiting for her and her partner. When she arrived at home with her young son, she saw [the Applicant] throwing bricks causing her car window and kitchen window to smash, and he threw bricks at her and the glass door. She hid in the toilet, and he also put a hole in the toilet door. He caused damage to various items of property inside her home before driving off. It was later noted by neighbours that he had caused damage to their vehicles. It would seem that [the Applicant] was intoxicated with alcohol at the relevant time .”