A Texas man allegedly assaulted his ex-girlfriend early Friday morning before leaving — only to return hours later and batter her again, police say.

John Anthony Etienne, 32, stands accused of unlawful restraint, assault of a family member impeding breath, continuous assault on a family member and retaliation, according to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office .

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Deputies responded around 4 a.m. Friday to the 3700 block of Peak Place after the victim accused Etienne of assaulting her, cops say. Etienne allegedly fled the scene before deputies arrived. Later that morning, police received another call from the woman, who said Etienne returned to the home

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