A Rotorua man who is described as being "the devil" when drinking has been sentenced to four months in prison.
Richard Rautjoki, 48, appeared in Rotorua District Court yesterday where he had previously pleaded guilty to charges of assaulting a female and breaching a protection order.
According to the police summary of facts, on June 6 he was at his Rotorua home with his partner. An argument broke out and he consequently punched her in the eye.
On July 12 he went to his partner's home, while on bail with the condition to stay away from her. He punched a bedroom window, smashing the glass.
On both occasions, alcohol had been consumed.