Holiday row lands man in court after six months on remand

TL;DR

Lee Adams Assault: A 57-year-old man from Salford assaulted his girlfriend during a short holiday in Blackpool after a drinking row.[[1]](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/courts/short-break-in-blackpool-led-to-6-months-behind-bars-for-holidaymaker-6592935)
Six Months Remand: Adams spent half a year in custody awaiting sentence at Preston Crown Court before release this week.[[1]](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/courts/short-break-in-blackpool-led-to-6-months-behind-bars-for-holidaymaker-6592935)
Community Order Given: Judge imposed an 18-month order with 25 rehabilitation days instead of more jail time due to time served.[[1]](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/courts/short-break-in-blackpool-led-to-6-months-behind-bars-for-holidaymaker-6592935)

The story at a glance

Lee Adams, 57, from Salford, punched his girlfriend repeatedly during an argument at their Blackpool Airbnb last October after drinking. He spent six months on remand before appearing at Preston Crown Court this week, where Recorder Emma Fisher freed him with a community order. The case is reported now following his sentencing.

Key points

Adams and his partner of seven years, who knew each other since school, argued after she questioned him about falsely claiming Army service in pubs.
Assault involved too many punches to count, ripping out hair, and attempted strangling; she kicked him to escape and needed painkillers for injuries.
Victim ended the relationship, initially declined to support prosecution but later gave a statement; Adams gave no comment in interview.
Adams has four prior convictions, last in 1986 as a teenager; defence said he shows remorse and wants no further contact.
Judge noted "quite nasty" injuries from photos, described assault as prolonged, but treated him as good character due to old record.
Sentencing guideline was 14 months jail, but equivalent of 13 months already served made further custody pointless.

Details and context

The incident happened last October during a short break; they checked into an Airbnb, drank out, then rowed back at the property before calming down and leaving next day.

She confided in family and friends, then reported to police; photos showed significant bruising.

Probation report rated Adams low risk of reoffending; he lives at Cressington Close, Salford.

Key quotes

“He does show some remorse – this is not where he wants to be and he is very sorry.” – Defence barrister Kennedy-Curnow.[[1]](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/courts/short-break-in-blackpool-led-to-6-months-behind-bars-for-holidaymaker-6592935)

Why it matters

Domestic assaults during holidays highlight risks of alcohol-fuelled rows turning violent, even in long-term relationships. Victims may face injuries needing treatment and relationship breakdowns, while offenders like Adams avoid extra jail after remand time counts heavily. Watch if Adams complies with the community order or if the victim pursues further action.