Overview
- David Turner, 61, admitted assault causing actual bodily harm at Le Meridien Khao Lak on July 4, 2024, and was sentenced at Hull Crown Court.
- The court imposed a 20-month sentence suspended, 200 hours’ unpaid work, a 26-day Building Choices programme, 10 rehabilitation days, £2,000 compensation and a £187 surcharge.
- Prosecutors said he repeatedly strangled, kicked and punched her, brandished a knife, and threatened to kill her before she blacked out.
- The victim suffered extensive bruising and ongoing psychological harm, later securing a non-molestation order and missing more than two months of work.
- Turner was arrested on return to the UK, made no comment in interview, had no previous convictions, and his lawyer cited remorse, good character and health issues.