War widow found guilty of violent assault on partner

In September 2023, Christina Plumb, a prominent campaigner for military personnel in the UK, was found guilty of assaulting her husband, Adam Plumb, after a night of heavy drinking. This incident took place at their home in Devon. Christina, 49, attacked Adam, 41, after consuming a significant amount of gin. The court heard that the altercation lasted up to 20 minutes, during which she struck, kicked, and bit him. Adam described Christina's behavior during the incident as full of rage, leading to injuries on his body, including bite marks and scratches that were presented as evidence in the court. Christina Plumb attempted to claim she was the victim of domestic violence, asserting that Adam had bitten her and trapped her fingers in a door. However, Adam denied these accusations, and evidence suggested that he had been subjected to abuse over a two-year period leading up to the incident, with police being called multiple times to their residence due to domestic disputes. During the trial, a police officer testified that Christina appeared emotionally distressed and claimed she had been abused, but noted he did not observe any injuries on her. Based on the evidence provided and the judge's assessment of the situation, Christina Plumb was deemed guilty of the assault. Her case has been adjourned for a pre-sentence report, with sentencing scheduled for the following month. Christina had no previous convictions prior to this incident.