A violent thug who stamped on a woman's head repeatedly during a sustained attack has been jailed.

Aaron Boon carried out the savage assault on his victim outside her home near Strood.

The 29-year-old pulled out a clump of hair in the attack which was witnessed by two young children.

After grabbing her hair, he pushed her to the floor and she shouted for help, but Boon continued with his attack and stamped on her six times, a court heard.

The assault happened on November 29 last year after an argument with the woman spilled out into a communal area of the block of flats where she lived.

Boon pleaded guilty at Woolwich Crown Court and was sentenced to 21 months in prison after breaching a suspended sentence already imposed on him.

Having carried out his brutal attack, Boon stole the woman's watch and £20 and fled the scene.

He returned shortly after and tried to gain access to the flat, booting in the front door before police were called.

An officer trying to restrain him was pushed violently almost causing her to fall down a flight of stairs and Boon also elbowed her in the head.

Another officer attending was bitten and punched by Boon before he was detained and arrested.

Boon, previously of The Willows, Kemsley near Sittingbourne, admitted charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and two counts of assault of an emergency worker. He also admitted charges of criminal damage and possessing cannabis.

PC Sophie Marshall of the North Kent Vulnerability Investigation Team, said: "I would like to thank and commend the victim, who has shown immense courage and strength to give evidence, having also endured previous physical and mental abuse from Boon.

"Thankfully, she was not left with any serious long-term injuries, however Boon’s actions will no doubt leave profound psychological scars and have also caused a huge amount of distress to the children.

"The victim’s continued support in this case as well as the children’s bravery should be recognised and acknowledged and provide other victims of assault the courage to support a police investigation.

"Domestic violence is a priority for Kent Police and nobody should ever feel they have nowhere to turn.

"I would encourage anyone who finds themselves in a similar situation or relationship to report it to someone and get help.

"There is a range of support and information available, just phone us or ask a trusted friend or relative to do it. Nobody should ever feel they don’t have the option to walk away or get help."