A WOMAN could be facing a lengthy jail sentence after she pleaded guilty to slashing her boyfriend with a knife.

Natalie Harvey, 36, attacked her then partner on March 7 in Blaina, Newport Crown Court heard.

He suffered a wound to his head and calf during the assault.

The defendant, of The Walk, Blaina, pleaded guilty to wounding.

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Harvey was due to be sentenced but Judge Shomon Khan adjourned the case until next month because he wants a probation report into her background.

He told her: “You have pleaded guilty to a very serious offence and the likely sentence is immediate imprisonment.

“You have never to prison before and have a limited set of previous convictions.

“I just want to know more about you and how you got yourself in this situation.”

The judge added: “It is likely that a lengthy sentence will follow.”

Harvey was remanded in custody until November 11.

She was represented by Julia Cox and the prosecution by Janet McDonald.