A man suspected of having assaulted his partner the day of her delivery

A 30-year-old man was to be tried on Monday by the Avignon Criminal Court (Vaucluse) for acts of domestic violence committed since last September.

The defendant, who lives in Plan-d'Orgon (Bouches-du-Rhône), allegedly assaulted his partner while she was pregnant, reports

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The facts would have even lasted a few hours after the delivery at the maternity ward of Cavaillon.

A deadline for his defense

According to the story of our colleagues, the thirty-something would not have accepted the decision of his companion to end their relationship.

The victim was then allegedly slapped.

The man also reportedly shook the cradle in which the infant was found.

During the hearing, the defendant, who denies the facts, asked for time to prepare his defence.

Pending his new appearance scheduled for June 3, he has been remanded in custody.

The 30-year-old has already been convicted for similar acts.

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