A MAN who carried out two vicious attacks on different girlfriends, and took one on a terrifying 100mph drive, has been jailed for four years.

William Ogilvie, 44, smashed a vase over the head of Ruth Jones during the first frenzied assault which happened at her home in May last year after he lost his temper.

Just months later, when that relationship had ended, he met another woman, Debbie Kay. She was attacked and had her arm fractured when a romantic break to the Lake District in September turned sour.

Ogilvie, of Charles Lane, Haslingden, admitted causing Miss Jones actual bodily harm and was convicted of a grievous bodily harm charge against Miss Kay which he had denied.

He was sentenced for both offences at Carlisle Crown Court.

The court heard the attack on Miss Jones occurred when she asked him to leave.

"She describes repeated and relentless punching around her face," said Tim Evans, prosecuting. "He took a vase from the window and smashed it against the side of her head, causing pain and causing the vase to smash."

After Ogilvie left the house, Miss Jones had a shower to clean herself up but became aware he had returned. Ogilvie told her: "You got what you deserved."

Mr Evans added: "She described the attack as shocking. She said 'he hit me like a man. He was in a complete rage'."

Miss Jones was treated for numerous injuries, including cuts and bruises, at the Royal Blackburn Hospital.

Ogilvie attacked Miss Kay towards the end of what had been an otherwise friendly trip to the Lake District.

However, tempers frayed when were asked to leave accommodation near Ambleside on the night of September 27.

Ogilvie drove away at speed with Miss Kay in the passenger seat.

Upon reaching a dark layby, he forced her out of the car and subjected her to a vicious attack. Miss Kay was punched around the head and body before Ogilvie drove off, leaving his partner injured and 'scarcely able to walk'.

"He then located her and took her on a terrifying drive through the Lake District, reaching speeds of up to 100mph with music on at full blast, and refusing requests to slow down," said Mr. Evans.

Miss Kay suffered a number of injuries including a fractured left arm.

Kate Morley, defending, said Ogilvie's problems started after the break-up of a 20-year marriage in 2009. This left him feeling 'hard done by and bitter'.

"He has to learn not to take his problems out on other people in other relationships," said Miss Morley.

Restraining orders were imposed which will prevent Ogilvie from contacting either victim in any way for five years.