AARON BELL'S HORRIFIC CRIMES IN DUNDEE: FUEL THREATS AND ABUSE LEAVE WOMEN TERRIFIED

In a disturbing series of events that unfolded in Dundee, Aaron Bell, a 33-year-old man, was convicted of multiple heinous crimes committed against three women over a span of several years, from 2016 to 2020. His actions included physical assaults, threats, and controlling behaviors that have left a lasting impact on his victims.

One of the most shocking incidents involved Bell pouring fuel on a pregnant woman at a residence in Dundee. During the court proceedings at the High Court in Glasgow, it was revealed that Bell not only assaulted her but also found humor in her distress. He threatened to set her on fire while she was heavily pregnant, an act that the judge described as terrifying and deeply disturbing. The court heard that Bell's behavior was part of a pattern of systemic abuse directed at all three women he targeted.

In addition to the fuel incident, Bell was convicted of assaulting and threatening the first woman, including strangling her with a car seatbelt. The second woman suffered a serious nose injury after being physically assaulted by him. His abuse extended further to a third woman, whom he controlled and emotionally manipulated. Bell kept her confined within a house, forcing her to escape by climbing out of a window. He also engaged in financial abuse by withdrawing money from her bank account, monitoring her contacts, and tampering with her mail.

The judge, Tony Kelly, described Bell's conduct as a systematic pattern of predatory and abusive behavior. He stated, "One spoke of a terrifying ordeal at your hands. Amongst other things, you doused her in fuel threatening to set her on fire while she was heavily pregnant. For some reason, you saw humour in this conduct." The court emphasized the severity of Bell's actions, portraying his victims' experiences as a constant, horrifying nightmare.

As part of his sentencing, Bell was sentenced to four and a half years in prison. Additionally, he was issued non-harassment orders that prohibit him from contacting any of the women involved for a period of five years, aiming to protect them from further harm and ensure their safety moving forward.