ROBERT MADDY FROM DUNFERMLINE FACES SERIOUS CHARGES AFTER CHOKING EX-PARTNER IN KELTY
A man from Dunfermline, identified as Robert Maddy, found himself in serious legal trouble after an incident involving his former partner in Kelty.The incident, which took place on July 26, has been described by authorities as a grave assault, with the sheriff warning that the actions could have escalated to attempted murder.
Maddy, aged 39 and residing on Braemar Drive in Dunfermline, appeared before Dunfermline Sheriff Court to face sentencing for his conduct.
According to court records, Maddy admitted to assaulting his ex-partner at an address in Kelty.
The assault involved him grabbing her by the neck and applying pressure, which resulted in her suffering injuries.
The depute fiscal, Matthew Knapp, explained that the couple had a tumultuous relationship that had been on and off since 2017.
On the day of the incident, Maddy had spent the night at the woman’s home, and a disagreement erupted the following morning.
During the altercation, Maddy’s behavior turned aggressive.
He took hold of her neck with both hands, tightening his grip in a forceful manner.
Court proceedings revealed that he pressed down on her throat for approximately 15 seconds, during which he demanded that she apologize to him.
The woman struggled to breathe and became visibly panicked during the assault.
She eventually apologized, prompting Maddy to loosen his hold.
Sheriff Susan Duff expressed her shock at the severity of the assault, stating, “What astonishes me is that an assault like this ends up on a summary complaint.
It’s a serious assault on a vulnerable person in her own home.” Her comments underscored the gravity of the incident, which involved physical violence within a domestic setting.
Defense solicitor Alistair Burleigh acknowledged Maddy’s actions as a momentary loss of control, emphasizing that he accepted responsibility.
He also noted the volatile nature of the relationship between Maddy and his ex-partner.
Despite this, Sheriff Duff described the conduct as disgraceful and warned that it was not far from attempted murder.
She remarked, “This was disgraceful conduct and not far off from being an attempted murder.
You’re lucky it’s on a summary complaint.” As part of the sentence, Sheriff Duff imposed a community payback order requiring Maddy to complete 280 hours of unpaid work.
Additionally, she ordered one year of supervision and issued a two-year non-harassment order to protect the victim from further contact or intimidation.
The case highlights the serious consequences of domestic violence and the legal system’s response to such grave incidents in the Dunfermline area.
