REPEAT DOMESTIC ABUSER SENTENCED TO 26 MONTHS IN PRISON AND A 10 YEAR NON HARASSMENT ORDER
Sentencing update 23/12/25: Whyte was sentenced to 26 months imprisonment and handed a 10 year non harassment order.———————————————————————— Victim impact statement December 2025: A woman has bravely shared her ongoing struggle with fear and anxiety after her former partner, Martin Whyte, repeatedly breached bail conditions and made threats to her home, even after being remanded in custody.
She explained the profound impact these incidents have had on her life and her children’s safety, which she believes has been at risk due to Martin’s actions.
Since an alarming incident in 2024, in which Martin spat at her, the woman—who wishes to remain anonymous—has been living in constant fear.
“The impact of his continuing breaches of bail and the threats to my home have had a huge impact on my life,” she said.
“I feel scared to leave my house.
Most days, I have to force myself to take my son to nursery, and even then, I am anxious until I’m back home.” Martin’s behavior became increasingly controlling and threatening after the birth of their son.
She recalled how things seemed fine until her child was born, at which point his controlling actions intensified.
She explained, “Martin would try to contact me in multiple ways if I didn’t pick up the phone.
He would show up at my house, throw things at the window, or shout through the letterbox.
It felt like I couldn’t escape.” Despite Martin being remanded in custody, the woman revealed that his actions have continued.
Even with bail conditions in place, he has attempted to contact her and their son.
She said, “Since he’s been remanded, he sent a letter to me and tried to get his sister to arrange phone contact with our son.
It makes me feel unsafe in my own home again.” She also expressed her concern about the possibility of Martin being released, saying, “If he is let out, I will be in constant fear for my safety and the safety of my children.
He has breached bail conditions multiple times, and I fear he will continue to do so.
Even with a non-harassment order in place, I don’t feel secure.
I believe that if he isn’t kept inside, we won’t be left alone.” The woman, who has been enduring this emotional turmoil for more than a year, has revealed the deep psychological toll this experience has taken on her.
“It’s not just about feeling scared.
It’s the emotional and psychological impact of having someone constantly control your life.
I’m still finding it hard to move on or even consider another relationship because of Martin’s actions.” She has called for authorities to take stricter action and emphasized that had Martin been remanded sooner, she and her children would have felt much safer.
“This case has been ongoing since last year, and if he had been kept in custody earlier, I believe I would have felt safer—and so would my children.” This woman’s brave decision to speak out aims to raise awareness about the long-term effects of domestic abuse and the critical importance of enforcing legal protections for victims.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation, and the woman has expressed hope that her story will encourage others who may be in similar situations to seek help and speak out.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, there are resources available for support.
——————————————————————— Martin Whyte, a man with a troubling history of domestic abuse, has once again found himself at the centre of legal proceedings following a series of alarming incidents in Kirkcaldy.
His pattern of violent and threatening behaviour towards two victims, identified as Victim 1 and Victim 2, has raised serious concerns about his ongoing threat to their safety.
Whyte’s previous appearances in court revealed a disturbing pattern of threatening and abusive conduct, particularly in the presence of Victim 2.
His actions caused significant emotional and psychological harm, leaving both victims in a state of distress and fear.
The court heard how his behaviour placed Victim 2 at considerable risk of emotional trauma, and how Victim 1 was subjected to severe distress due to his actions.
On 17 October 2024, police responded to reports of a disturbance at Victim 1’s residence.
During the incident, Whyte forcibly entered the home, an act that led to his arrest on charges of two counts of assault and one count of threatening and abusive behaviour.
Police officers located him at the scene, and he was taken into custody.
These charges underscored the seriousness of his conduct and the ongoing danger he posed.
Despite the gravity of these offences, Whyte was assessed and subsequently accepted into the Caledonian Men’s Programme, a structured behavioural intervention designed to address issues of domestic abuse within intimate relationships.
He completed the programme in full, which initially appeared to be a step towards rehabilitation.
However, the pattern of his behaviour did not change.
Following his completion of the intervention, Whyte reoffended, once again subjecting Victim 1 to threatening and abusive behaviour.
This recurrence of violence and threats after participating in a rehabilitation programme has raised serious questions about the effectiveness of such measures in his case.
It also highlights a troubling unwillingness on Whyte’s part to make lasting changes to his behaviour.
Further complicating the situation, Whyte has failed to attend subsequent court hearings related to these new offences.
As a result, active warrants have been issued for his arrest, indicating the authorities’ determination to apprehend him and bring him before the court.
The court had previously recommended a Community Payback Order and a Non-Harassment Order to safeguard Victim 1.
However, Whyte’s breach of these orders and his continued abusive conduct demonstrate a persistent and escalating risk to those around him.
His actions suggest that he remains a danger to his victims and the wider community in Kirkcaldy.
This case exemplifies the ongoing challenges faced by the justice system in preventing repeat offences in domestic abuse cases, even when structured rehabilitation programmes are involved.
It underscores the urgent need for further measures to protect victims and ensure that offenders like Martin Whyte are held accountable for their actions.
The authorities now face the critical task of determining what additional steps are necessary to prevent further harm and to secure justice for Victim 1 and Victim 2.
