Tymon Harold Murphy jailed for multiple domestic violence offences

A judge has slammed an “appalling” abuser for his violent rampage against his partner, comparing him to a tinder box.

A father who stomped on his then partner’s arm and held a razor to her throat has been told by a judge he remains a danger to the community.

Tymon Harold Murphy, 30, was jailed for over five years for the violent rampage after the court heard his rehabilitation prospects were bleak.

During sentencing on Monday, the District Court heard Murphy and the victim were in an on and off relationship between March 2021 and May 2022.

The court heard Murphy and his then-partner had an argument in May 2022 and he pinned her against the wall and headbutted her face, causing a split lip.

Later that month, Murphy and the victim had another argument.

Tymon Murphy was jailed for multiple domestic violence offences. Photo: Instagram

“You removed a knife … and held the knife against her neck,” Judge Paul Muscat said.

Murphy then grabbed the back of her head and threw her to the ground.

“You then stomped on her left arm … and kicked the back of her right leg,” Judge Muscat said.

The court heard Murphy forced his way into the bathroom where the victim was and held a razor to her throat.

“You were telling her ‘I’ll f***ing kill you if you keep going’,” Judge Muscat said.

“She was crying hysterically and could feel blood running down her neck.”

Murphy then put her hands around her neck and squeezed, restricting her breathing.

While Murphy was in custody he asked a friend in August 2022 to contact his former partner and request she drop the charges in exchange for $5000.

Murphy, of Hackham West, pleaded guilty to multiple offences, including endangering life, assaults and preventing a person to attend as a witness.

Judge Muscat said Murphy clearly had issues with violence against women, noting his previous convictions, and his prospects for rehabilitation were bleak.

The court heard Murphy had abused alcohol and drugs over the years.

Judge Muscat said Murphy’s conduct towards his partner was “disgraceful” and “appalling” and women must be protected.

“From what has been reported you are like a tinder box and will remain at significant risk of behaving violently again in the wrong situation,” he said.

“And as such you pose a danger to the community, particularly towards domestic partners.”

Murphy was jailed for five years and 11 months, with a non-parole period of three years and seven months.

The sentence was backdated to October 12, 2022.