DAVID ADAIR FROM COLERAINE FACES SERIOUS CHARGES AFTER THREATS AND DOMESTIC ABUSE INCIDENTS
SENTENCING MAN JAILED FOR “VILE & ABHORRENT DOMESTIC THREATSA man who threatened his ex-partner by claiming he would set her on fire and melt her like a candle was sentenced to seven months in prison today (Monday).At Coleraine Magistrates Court, District Judge Peter King sentenced David Desmond Adair, who is 42 years old, after refusing to review voice note recordings because he already considered the threats to be very striking when Adair initially appeared in May.
While passing sentence, the judge described the voice notes sent by Adair as "vile, abhorrent and frankly, quite distressing," and told him he was being sentenced for making threats to kill his former partner as well as for domestic abuse committed on 8 May this year.
Adair appeared in court from HMP Maghaberry and pleaded guilty to the threats and to a separate incident of domestic abuse.
He also admitted to breaching a non-molestation order by contacting his ex-wife in April and May.
The prosecution stated that shortly after 1:30 pm, outside her place of work, Adair’s ex-partner was shouted at by him, who said, "take this as a threat - I’m going to kill you." That evening, she received multiple voice messages in which Adair threatened her, saying, "Tonight you are done, you are done, I’m going to burn everything you own, including you - I’m going to melt you like a candle you dirty b******.
You are f***** now.
It’s going to take more than the police to stop me, you dirty, stinking, unwashed b******.
I’m going to take you out." Regarding the incident involving his ex-wife, the court heard that Adair sent her threatening texts in violation of a non-molestation order, referencing her current partner and sharing a link about parental alienation.
The woman told police that the unwanted contact caused her distress, harassment, and annoyance.
Defense lawyer Thomas McKeever explained that Adair’s ten-year marriage had ended and that the texts reflected his frustration over not being able to see his children.
He added that Adair had reflected on his actions during custody and understood he should communicate through his solicitor.
While acknowledging that the voice notes were particularly serious, the lawyer argued that they were "abhorrent and inexcusable," but were sent in a context where the ex-wife had threatened Adair with paramilitaries.
He also emphasized that Adair would not be communicating with her again.
Judge King highlighted that the core offence was the threat to kill and emphasized that domestic violence is a significant societal issue.
He initially considered a five-month sentence but increased it to seven months due to the aggravating factor of domestic abuse.
A restraining order in favor of the victim was also imposed until further court order.
------------------------ David Adair, a 41-year-old resident of The Crescent in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, has found himself at the center of a serious legal case following allegations of making violent threats against his former partner.
The incident has drawn significant attention from law enforcement and the judiciary due to the nature and severity of the accusations.
During court proceedings, it was disclosed that Adair allegedly issued highly disturbing threats directed at his ex-partner.
According to court reports, he purportedly told her, 'tonight you are done, you are done, I’m going to burn everything you own, including you,' a statement that was described as both graphic and deeply personal.
Further, he reportedly declared, 'I’m going to melt you like a candle,' a comment that the court characterized as particularly chilling and indicative of the threat's intensity.
These threats, which the court described as extremely graphic and personalized, prompted the judge to deny Adair bail.
The presiding judge questioned the rationale behind granting bail to someone who had issued such violent and threatening language, stating, 'How on earth can I grant bail to someone who has threatened to melt his former partner like a candle?' The seriousness of the threats was underscored by the judge’s remark that they made his 'blood run cold.' As a result, David Adair was remanded into custody and will remain in detention until June 2.
The court emphasized the gravity of the situation and the potential danger posed by Adair, especially considering the charges he faces.
These include threats to kill, breaches of non-molestation orders, criminal damage, theft, assault, and domestic abuse.
The police opposed his release on bail, citing concerns over his potential to commit further offenses and the difficulty in locating him if he were to be released.
The case continues to unfold as authorities seek to ensure public safety and hold Adair accountable for his alleged actions.
