Daniel Stevens Sentenced for Violent Assault on Partner

Daniel Stevens, 36, assaulted his partner during a trip to Manchester, leaving her “petrified and covered in blood.” The couple had intended to enjoy a pleasant evening out before staying at the Hilton hotel.

An argument erupted between the two upon their return to the hotel room. The confrontation was sparked by Stevens’ demand that the woman delete her social media accounts.

Judge Suzanne Goddard KC highlighted the severity of Stevens' actions: “You became angry when she refused… you grabbed her by the hair, ripped her hair extensions out, and squeezed her neck so she couldn’t breathe." The judge emphasized the victim's terror during the incident.

Following the initial assault, Stevens threw the woman into a television, then struck her with a glass perfume bottle and punched her in the jaw, resulting in significant injury.

The victim managed to escape the room but collapsed while attempting to reach the lift, where she was found by hotel staff, “covered in blood.”

When confronted by a security guard, Stevens reacted aggressively, punching the guard in the face and threatening his partner as she lay injured on the ground.

Emergency services arrived quickly, during which Stevens made xenophobic remarks to the security guard.

In a victim impact statement, the woman expressed extreme distress over the attack. The court noted Stevens’ extensive criminal history, which included 29 convictions for a total of 68 offences since 2001, encompassing violent crimes and assaults.

Judge Goddard expressed concern that no interventions had helped Stevens address his issues, stating, "no amount of prison or intervention from the courts has seen him addressing his personality issues, mental health issues or substance abuse."

While recognizing Stevens had experienced personal trauma, including the loss of a child, the judge stated that it did not excuse his behaviour. Stevens, who was connected via videolink from prison, showed remorse during the proceedings.

Ultimately, Stevens, of Cow Close Grove in Leeds, was sentenced to two years and seven months in prison, of which he will serve half before being eligible for release on licence.