Wayne Cooper, a Merseyside man previously convicted of domestic violence, has been charged with new offences including assault and drug possession. The 34-year-old appeared at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Monday facing allegations of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, possession of cocaine, and possession of cannabis.
Cooper, of no fixed address, was arrested last week after police were called to a property in Toxteth following reports of a disturbance. Officers found a woman with facial injuries, and a search of the premises uncovered small quantities of cocaine and cannabis.
The court heard that Cooper has a history of domestic abuse, with previous convictions for assaulting partners. He was remanded in custody and will appear at Liverpool Crown Court next month for a plea hearing.
Prosecutor Sarah Jones said the victim, a 28-year-old woman, required hospital treatment for bruising and a cut to her lip. Defence solicitor Mark Davies argued for bail, citing Cooper's mental health issues, but magistrates refused, citing the risk of further offences.
Cooper's case comes amid a year of high-profile criminal cases in Merseyside, with over 600 people jailed in the region during 2024 for offences ranging from rioting to murder.
