He verbally abused his partner and asked why she had given up on the relationship, before running outside and smashing the cellphone.
Almao then returned to the bedroom and verbally chastised the victim, before taking two steps towards where she was crouched beside the bed and swinging his foot.
The victim closed her eyes and felt a blow to the side of her head. She got back on to the bed and Almao grabbed her and pulled her from side to side.
She got out of the bedroom and called police on her flatmate's cellphone, the summary said.
Police were called, but Almao resisted arrest and pulled his arms away when officers tried to handcuff him.