In 2026, the Offender Database recorded that Alan Wharton, 37, pleaded guilty to a sustained and “brutal” campaign of domestic abuse against his partner. Appearing at Glasgow Sheriff Court, the defendant—originally from Newcastle—admitted to engaging in a course of abusive conduct between September 2022 and September 2025. It was reported that Wharton tortured the woman at her home in Riddrie, Glasgow, including during a period when she was pregnant.
The investigation established that Wharton moved in with the victim shortly after their relationship began in late 2022. Police Scotland reported that Wharton was a cocaine addict whose violence became a weekly occurrence. The prosecution reported that his “vicious” behaviour included repeatedly striking the woman on the head and body, choking her, and biting her. One particularly “shocking” injury involved a bruise to the victim’s stomach while she was carrying their child.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Wharton’s violence extended to holidays in Greece, where he choked the victim on a balcony, and even onto an airplane where he bit her arm. Glasgow Sheriff Court heard that Wharton’s jealousy led to the victim withdrawing from her friends and family to hide her injuries, which included a burst nose, black eyes, and a permanent scar on her head. the investigation established that the victim finally sought help after Wharton tailed her car and attempted to run her off the road as she tried to reach a police station.
Wharton was arrested on 13 October 2025 at his workplace, BAE Systems in Govan, Glasgow. At the time of these offences, Wharton was already on a suspended sentence for battery in Newcastle and had previously been ordered to pay £5,000 for breaking a man’s facial bones in a social club. For his latest actions in Riddrie, Wharton attempted to blame the victim, claiming her injuries were the result of “intoxication,” a claim rejected by the court following his guilty plea.
Status and Statutory Requirements
For the crimes reported in Scotland, the status of Alan Wharton as of 28 March 2026 is as follows:
- Legal Status: Convicted; remanded in custody pending sentencing.
- Charges: Engaging in a course of domestic abuse (September 2022 – September 2025).
- Previous Record: Battery (Suspended sentence); Assault (GBH level).
- Judicial Oversight: Remanded by Sheriff Joan Kerr at Glasgow Sheriff Court.
- Victim Support: Provided with specialist domestic abuse advocacy.
- Origin: Newcastle upon Tyne (Residing in Riddrie, Glasgow).
Monitoring and Public Protection
Wharton is currently managed within the Scottish prison system while background reports are prepared. Due to the nature of his conduct in Glasgow, which involved “predatory” jealousy and extreme physical violence against a pregnant woman, his management is a maximum priority. Authorities state that his history of crossing borders to evade capture and his record of violence in both Newcastle and Scotland necessitate the most stringent post-release licensing conditions, including a likely permanent non-harassment order.
As a convicted violent offender, Wharton’s details are logged on the national police database to ensure his “vicious” history is available to all UK forces. Authorities state that his addiction-fuelled violence in Riddrie requires permanent vigilance to ensure he does not establish new relationships without disclosure. Any future attempt to contact the victim or her family will result in immediate arrest to ensure the ongoing safety of the community and to uphold the protection of women from domestic terror.
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