A POLICEMAN is appealing against a conviction for assaulting his partner.

Wayne Mitchell's case will be heard at Chester Crown Court on Monday, August 14.

The 33-year-old was convicted last year of assaulting his wife, Jeanette, at their home in Tunbridge Close, Westbrook.

Mitchell has been a police constable with Greater Manchester Police for 10 years.

Jeanette told the trial at Warrington Magistrates' Court that he assaulted her and put her in a headlock.

Mitchell said her bruises were down to a scuffle for a mobile phone that also left him with a scratched arm and bruised elbow.