Grant Semple

An Ayr man convicted over a campaign of domestic abuse has been sentenced to 14 months in prison and given a non-harassment order lasting for life.

Grant Semple, of Meadow Park, Ayr, was sentenced on October 23rd, 2026, following proceedings at Ayr Sheriff Court.

The court heard that abuse took place at addresses in Irvine and Troon between June 5, 2021, and September 30, 2024. The victim was subjected to repeated threats, aggression, intimidation and physical violence

Semple repeatedly grabbed the woman by the neck and restricted her breathing, pinned her to the floor and threw a mobile phone that struck her head.

He struck her with a bottle, poured its contents over her head, seized her wrists and hit her leg with a belt.

Semple demanded total control over the woman, by isolating the woman from friends and family, damaging property, punching a door and wall, and driving dangerously while making threats with her in the passenger seat. He also repeated unwanted telephone and electronic contact and violently forced his body against her while simulating sexual acts.

He has now received a 14-month custodial sentence and a lifetime non-harassment order.