ALEXANDER DAY FROM DUNDEE SENTENCED FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE IN PERTH COURT

Alexander Day, a 38-year-old resident of Dundee, has been sentenced to perform 200 hours of unpaid community service following his conviction for a prolonged period of abusive behavior directed at his partner. The court proceedings took place at Perth Sheriff Court, where prosecutors detailed a disturbing pattern of control, restraint, and violence spanning over four years, involving properties in both Dundee and Alyth.

During the trial, the prosecution described how Day’s actions constituted a sustained campaign of cruelty, including threats to kill his partner, locking her out of their shared home, and physically assaulting her. The court heard that the abuse began in March 2020 and involved various forms of violence, such as placing her in a headlock, physically restraining her, and even putting his thumbs into her eyes. Photographic evidence of her injuries, which included scratches and red marks, was presented in court to substantiate the claims.

Despite the severity of these allegations, Day attempted to justify his actions by claiming he was acting in self-defense, asserting that his partner was half his size. However, the court dismissed this explanation as