A MAN smashed his way into a woman’s home and assaulted her next to a baby’s cot.

At Bolton Magistrates’ Court Robin Yorke, aged 30, of Bolton Road, Kearsley, pleaded guilty to assault and using violence to gain entry to premises on August 18.

Yorke was sentenced to 16 weeks in prison, suspended for 24 months, must participate in 20 days or rehabilitation activities and was ordered to undertake 80 hours of unpaid work.

He was ordered to pay £213 in costs and charges as well as £150 compensation to his victim.

In addition a restraining order was made banning him from contacting her.