A man in Florida was arrested after throwing a Christmas tree at his wife amid a heated altercation.
According to the authorities, the violent altercation stemmed from the wife’s request asking him to help her make dinner.
The Florida man was identified as 52-year old Richard Atchison. In the arrest affidavit obtained by Fox News, the accused allegedly “lost his temper” amid a heated argument over family’s dinner at the couple’s Fruitland Park home on Monday evening.
The affidavit specifically described the incident when the accused’s wife asked him for help and put a spoon in the sink. However, she accidentally splashed him with water, causing Atchison’s frustration.
As a result, Atchison packed his things and went outside to his vehicle and then returned home because “he had been drinking” and told his wife to leave instead.
Deputies revealed that when the wife attempted to go as ordered, Atchison shoved her and then picked up a Christmas tree that was in the corner of the room before throwing it at her, striking her.
The accused also allegedly blocked the front door to prevent her from leaving.
Following the arrest, Atchison was booked on domestic battery charges and was taken to the Lake County Jail without incident.
The report comes as Christmas domestic abuse calls to PSNI have reportedly been recorded every 16 minutes.
In the UK, the authorities are also warning the people of the impact the combination of the World Cup and Christmas could have on domestic abuse.
According to the Cumbria Police, both events have been traditionally linked with a surge in domestic incidents, arguing that it would not be tolerated.
The force is urging victims to seek help saying they “don’t have to suffer in silence,” the police declared.
In a statement released by the police spokesman, “the weeks covering major football tournaments and the Christmas period tend to lead to an increase in reports of domestic abuse, when alcohol-fuelled nights out, the stresses of this time of year and inflamed emotions arise.”
“Neither football nor Christmas are a cause of domestic abuse. But environments involving high emotions and alcohol consumption can sometimes lead to violent or abusive behaviour. This year’s World Cup comes at an unusual time and will run straight into one of the busiest times of the year for many of us.” Chief Inspector James Yallop said
