A MOTHER who smashed a martini glass over her partner’s ex-girlfriend in a jealous rage has been jailed.

Amber Flood was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court today for ‘glassing’ Ellis Roper in Bar Aroma, Cowley Road, on an alcohol-fuelled night out.

The 28-year-old, who has a three-year-old daughter, poured the remains of a cocktail over Miss Roper’s head before shattering the glass on her face – an act she said was an accident.

The court heard she inflicted a 10cm laceration across Miss Roper’s cheek, leaving her with a permanent scar and social anxiety.

Flood, of Devereux Place, Oxford, was sentenced to 20 months and friends in the packed public gallery sobbed as she was sent into custody.

Judge Zoe Smith said: “It was a terrible injury to her face, it’s had a devastating impact on Miss Roper, and psychological harm has been caused.

“She will suffer permanent scarring for the rest of her life.”

The court heard the pair had been out drinking with their respective friends on February 11, 2017, and both went to Bar Aroma (now called The Baron) after drinks at the Bullnose Morris pub in Blackbird Leys.

Defending, Ronan McCann said it was ‘cruel fate’ that led them to the same bar as well as the same pub.

Prosecutor Daniel Wright said Flood resented Miss Roper for her former relationship with her current boyfriend, and ‘made a beeline’ for her in the smoking area at the end of the night.

He described how she slung the drink over her head before ‘arching her arm’ and bringing the glass down on her face.

He added: “It sliced across her cheek from one side to another.”

He referred to ‘shocking’ photos of the laceration, which had glass lodged inside.

In August a jury acquitted Flood of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, but she pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of wounding without intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

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A victim statement read to the court from Miss Roper said she had to endure ‘painful’ and ‘distressing’ treatment.

She explained how that same week she had to attend her grandmother’s funeral, and felt ‘embarrassed’ and upset that her scar detracted attention from her late loved one. 

She said the attack also had psychological impact for which she had sought counselling. 

Her statement said: “I’ve become extremely anxious and had several panic attacks about the police investigation. 

“I’m worried [due to the scar] people will judge me and think I’m someone who gets into fights. 

“I’ve been very teary and this is still affecting me. This anxiety has had a huge impact on my work.” 

She said she worried she would ‘break down’ in front of customers and she avoided social occasions for fear of seeing any of Flood’s family or friends. 

She added: “I will have a scar on my face forever. It’s not a nice feeling having to face it every day.” 

She said in a bid to cover the scar she had bought expensive makeup and resorted to always wearing her hair down. 

Prosecuting, Mr Wright said the victim had shown ‘great strength and courage’.

He told the court how Flood had been cautioned for assault in 2010, after she allegedly struck someone over the head with a bottle ‘in similar circumstances’, though the victim did not push for prosecution.

Defending, Mr McCann referred to ‘difficulties’ during Flood’s upbringing and early exposure to alcohol.

He described her actions as ‘simply tragic’ and said she was remorseful.

He said: “The glass present in her hand was not [intended] to be used as a weapon. It is best described simply as an accident.

“There was no intention to commit any further harm. It was a truly stupid and reckless endeavour on her part and something she will bear the consequences of.

“That night will be something she regrets for the rest of her life.”

Judge Smith said Flood will have to serve half of her sentence before being allowed out on licence. 

She will also have to pay damages and a victims' surcharge.