ADAM WRIGHT FROM BELFAST SENTENCED FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE AGAINST PREGNANT PARTNER

In Belfast, a man named Adam Wright has been handed a significant sentence after being found guilty of assaulting his pregnant partner, highlighting a troubling pattern of domestic violence. Wright, who resides on Oakley Street in Belfast, was assessed by Probation as someone who exhibits little respect for women, a factor that the court took into serious consideration during sentencing.

On the day of the incident, January 21 of the previous year, Wright violently attacked his pregnant partner inside a downstairs bathroom. According to court reports, he forcefully threw her to the floor and then delivered a hard slap across her face. The force of the slap was enough to cause her to become dizzy and disoriented, and she sustained a black eye as a result. Additionally, she suffered a bruised knee during the altercation. The court heard that this was not an isolated incident, as Wright was involved in another assault on her just a few weeks later, on February 3, 2024. During this second attack, he pulled her from a bed, causing her to sustain a back injury as her body was dragged along the bed frame. Following this, Wright further assaulted her by throwing clothes and a drawer at her, escalating the violence.

During police interviews, Wright, aged 28, denied any involvement in the assaults on his pregnant partner. When presented with photographs of her injuries, he attempted to dismiss them, claiming they were caused by a heat rash rather than violence. Despite his denials, Wright later pleaded guilty to charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and common assault. The court acknowledged that both incidents were aggravated by the fact that they involved domestic abuse, emphasizing the severity of the offenses.

It was also revealed during proceedings that Wright had a history of domestic violence against the same partner. Previous incidents included pushing her onto the bed and holding her down by the shoulders after she expressed dissatisfaction with household chores. Furthermore, it was disclosed that a second woman, who had been in a relationship with Wright, had obtained a non-molestation order against him, indicating a pattern of abusive behavior.

Judge Mark Reel, presiding over the case, expressed concern over Wright’s conduct, noting a disturbing pattern of controlling behavior and a blatant lack of respect for women. The pre-sentence report painted a picture of a man who was unable to recognize fault in his actions and instead blamed the victims. Although Wright has not had contact with the child he shares with the woman he assaulted, he has expressed intentions to seek access through social services.

In his sentencing remarks, Judge Reel acknowledged Wright’s difficult childhood, including being expelled from school at age 15, and his otherwise good employment history. The judge emphasized the importance of rehabilitation and ordered Wright to participate in all programs recommended by Probation. The sentence included a combination of 50 hours of community service and a two-year period of Probation, reflecting the court’s view of the seriousness of domestic abuse offenses. The court’s decision underscores the importance of addressing domestic violence and ensuring offenders are held accountable, with an expectation that Wright will comply fully with all conditions set forth.