article_snippet.sent: Lindsey Brooks, prosecuting, said that 'alcohol was consumed' and at one point there was an argument about Howie speaking to another female.
article_snippet.sent: Lindsey Brooks said an argument about Howie speaking to another female was quickly resolved, but the Stirling Castle event was cancelled due to bad weather and the pair took a taxi back to the Carronbridge Hotel about 10.30pm.
article_snippet.sent: When the pair got back to the pair room Howie began to shout and swear at Miss Murray calling Miss Murray a whore and a liar.
article_snippet.sent: Howie was arrested and initially gave a false name and date of birth and made no comment to police.
article_snippet.sent: Howie has now admitted threatening violence, assaulting and injuring Miss MurrayMiss Murray, causing damage to the room, and giving a false name to police.
article_snippet.sent: Howie defence agent James Moncrieff said today: 'Since this incident, Howie has not consumed any alcohol. '
article_snippet.sent: Howie is extremely remorseful and recognises that this is a very serious offence. '
article_snippet.sent: The report makes clear that Howie has had a troubled background.'
article_snippet.sent: James Moncrieff told the court that Howie and Howie girlfriend are planning on rekindling Howie and his girlfriend relationship.
article_snippet.sent: Sheriff Wyllie Robertson told Howie: 'I have taken account of all that has been said on your behalf. '
article_snippet.sent: Sheriff Wyllie Robertson sentenced Howie to eight months in prison.