A PRISONER WHO FEATURED IN A BBC DOCUMENTARY STRANGLED HIS PARTNER AND ENDANGERED HER LIFE JUST FIVE DAYS AFTER BEING RELEASED FROM JAIL.
Ryan Grace, 34, was handed an extended six-year sentence at the High Court in Dundee and banned for life from contacting his victim.The court was told that Grace, who compressed the woman’s neck until she became unconscious, had a long history of violence.
He admitted attacking his partner to the danger of her life at a property in Cowdenbeath on July 16 2023.
Lord Ericht imposed four years in prison with a further two years extended sentence and said: “You have been convicted of assaulting your partner to her injury and the danger of her life.
“You compressed her neck, whereby her breathing was restricted, and caused her to lose consciousness.
You have a bad record for violence, including a number of assaults to severe injury.
“This offence was committed only five days after you were released from custody.
The report states you have experienced longstanding issues with alcohol and substance misuse.
“I have a letter from the prison chaplain which speaks highly of your efforts to overcome addiction and … your participation in a BBC documentary.
“Due to the seriousness of the current charge and your previous violent offending there is no alternative to a lengthy custodial sentence.” Solicitor Advocate Marco Guarino, defending, told the court: “He has taken steps to address his issues during this period in custody.”
