A lesbian mother who subjected her bride to a vicious beating has walked free after telling a court she has a medical condition which leaves sufferers with high levels of "male hormones."

Louanne Budgen, 33, had a petulant meltdown at wife of 18 months Hayley for leaving a Christmas family gathering early at 9pm so she could put their three children to bed.

Three hours after Hayley left her at the bash, Budgen turned up drunk at the couple's marital home in Radclife, Greater Manchester, asked for money to pay a taxi then dragged the victim from their bed by her hair.

She then punched Hayley in the head 'at least five times' before storming out of their bedroom.

Hayley who is in her 30s suffered pain and minor bruising and called in police following the attack in the moments before Christmas Day last year.

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In a statement she asked for her partner to be subject to a restraining order and told officers: "This incident has made me realise that the relationship is over. I cannot be with someone who is violent.

"I'm very upset and heartbroken that someone who I was genuinely in love with could do this to me and had harmed me in such a way."

At Manchester magistrates court, Budgen wept as she admitted assault but walked free after she blamed her behaviour on domestic abuse she had witnessed as a child.

She said she also suffers with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome which affects the way her ovaries work.

Despite Hayley's initial statement to police, the couple have since reconciled.

The court heard the pair had been together for four years and married in June 2016 but trouble began after they and their three children visited Budgen's sister on December 24 last year to exchange Christmas gifts.

Prosecutor Miss Risha Seth, said: "The complainant has been in a relationship with the defendant for four years, married for 18 months and there are three children living with them.

"Hayley Budgen describes that the family had been to the defendant's sister's address to exchange Christmas presents and socialise.

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"All parties began drinking, having a mini party with no issues. The complainant decided to go home at about 9pm and said she wanted to put the children to bed.

"The defendant took exception to this and said she wanted the complainant to remain with the family. The complainant left and she knew that the defendant was angry.

"About quarter to midnight the defendant arrived back asking for money to pay for the taxi. The complainant handed over some money and the defendant comes into the bedroom arguing and drags the complainant out of their bed using her hair, pulling at her and punching her around her head at least five times.

"The defendant then leaves the bedroom and the complainant is upset and contacted the police. She felt soreness and had some minor bruising."

The court heard Budgen had five previous convictions including criminal damage, and assault but there was no history of domestic violence in her relationship with Hayley.

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In mitigation, Budgen's lawyer Miss Judith Hawkins said: "She has little recollection of what took place but since it happened, she has taken it upon herself to seek the help to deal with things.

"She has a number of health conditions including polycystic ovaries and social services are involved with all parties in the family.

"She has been spoken to by social services but they have no concerns about her getting back together with Hayley and looking after their three children together.

"She doesn't control her money, Hayley deals with all household outgoings because this lady doesn't feel able to look after her money herself and Hayley is her full time carer. They intend to reconcile and bring their three children up."

Budgen was ordered to complete a 12 month community order and pay £170 in costs.

District judge Samuel Goozee, told her: "You have clearly had some trauma in your own upbringing and have been exposed to abuse, but you need to understand what you did to Hayley.

"Although your children didn't see anything, if this continues you will be exposing your own children to the behaviour you yourself grew up with.

"Clearly there's a lot that's gone on in your past which is contributory to maybe the way you behaved. The most important thing in dealing with you is for you to be able to work with the probation service. You subjected Hayley to quite a sustained assault whilst in drink.

"I make no order for compensation, it's clear you want to reconcile and I don't want to put anything between that.

"I hope through the assistance you will get that maybe you have a chance now to put to bed your own upbringing and bring your children up with Hayley in a loving and caring environment."