Bulwell thug slashed partner's arm with razor and tormented her for a year
A Bulwell thug who slashed his vulnerable partner's arm with a razor blade and tormented her with violence, threats and controlling behaviour for over a year has been spared prison, a court heard.
After leaving her with a visible scar Lee Mulholland cut himself with the razor and warned her he would tell the police she attacked him first, said Mark Bates, prosecuting.
He left another scar, which still remains, when he punched her in the face, causing a nosebleed, in October 2025.
Nottingham Crown Court heard how he would review her mobile, demand she send him pictures of her location, and constantly text her when she left home.
He also stole and used medication she needed for mobility issues, called her names, and made hoax calls, added Mr Bates.
HIs offending came to light when police were called after Mulholland smashed her home up and attempted to punch her on July 22.
In a victim impact statement, the woman said: "My worry is that he is never going to leave me alone, especially once he knows I have spoken to the police.
"I am concerned about what he will do next."
The court heard he has 20 previous convictions for 50 offences, including assault and threats, and was last in trouble for a domestic-related incident in December 2025.
Alex Wolfson, mitigating, said their four-year relationship "wasn't always that bad" and that Mulholland's controlling and coercive behaviour emerged toward the end.
"He has had the benefit of nearly three months in custody," he said. "Alcohol and drugs are at the root of this offending and he is without them now. He presents as a very different person now. He is more than willing to abide by any conditions the court sets."
Mulholland, aged 40, of no fixed address, admitted controlling and coercive behaviour, including violence, threats, and criminal damage, after initially denying the offence.
On Tuesday, Recorder Ruth Coffey handed him an 18-month sentence, suspended for two years, with a 90-day alcohol abstinence programme, a probation requirement, and 90 hours of unpaid work.
A restraining order was imposed for five years.
If she jailed him, the judge said, he would be released imminently and left without the support he needs to change his behaviour.