Suffolk County prosecutors proved yesterday that a Revere man is too dangerous to be released on bail after allegedly kicking and beating his girlfriend severely during a two-hour ordeal in his home last week, Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley said.

Assistant District Attorney Amy Martin presented evidence at a hearing under the state’s so-called “dangerousness statute” in a successful effort to keep ROBERT CURLEY (D.O.B. 3/21/78) behind bars until his trial on charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, kidnapping, mayhem, and witness intimidation. Martin elicited testimony from five witnesses, including the victim, a woman in her twenties.

Under Ch. 276, Sect. 58A of the Massachusetts General Laws, a judge may hold a defendant accused of certain violent crimes without bail pending trial upon “clear and convincing evidence that no conditions of release will reasonably assure the safety of any other person or the community.” Following yesterday’s hearing in Chelsea District Court, Judge Jonathan Brant found that there was such evidence and ordered Curley held.

Curley allegedly beat the woman severely inside his home on the night of Sept. 23 and morning of Sept. 24. Curley allegedly used his fists and the work boots he was wearing to beat the victim’s head and body repeatedly and savagely.

When she tried to call police, Curley allegedly took her cell phone. When she tried to escape the residence, Curley allegedly followed her out and dragged her screaming back inside.

“This was a crime of sadistic, dehumanizing violence,” Conley said. “The allegations are very, very serious and we’re committed to supporting the victim as we investigate and prosecute the case.”

After the beating, Curley allegedly said he would drive the victim to the hospital on the condition that she tell doctors that she fell. He ultimately drove her to an area a few blocks from a downtown hospital and dropped her off before driving away.

Revere Police obtained a warrant for Curley’s arrest. He surrendered to the court on Sept. 28 and, at prosecutors’ request, was held without bail pending yesterday’s dangerousness hearing.

Conley urged victims of any crime, including intimate partner violence, to call 911 in an emergency. SafeLink, a statewide domestic violence hotline, can be reached at 877-785-2020. SafeLink is answered by trained advocates 24 hours a day in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, as well as TTY at 877-521-2601. It also has the capacity to provide multilingual translation in more than 140 languages.

“If you or a friend are in an abusive relationship, don’t let it escalate to this level,” Conley said. “Police, prosecutors, and social service agencies are here and we’re ready to help.”

Conley also noted that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and urged the victims of intimate partner violence to seek help in leaving their abusers. Victim-witness advocates assigned to the DA’s office are present in each of Suffolk County’s nine district courts and are able to help victims obtain counseling, safety planning, and restraining orders.

Curley is represented by attorney Peter Lemire. He will return to court on Nov. 1.