GLASGOW WOMAN ANNIE HILLEN ATTACKS HUSBAND IN THORNWOOD HOME

An elderly woman named Annie Hillen, aged 84, was involved in a serious assault incident at her residence in the Thornwood area of Glasgow on August 4, 2022. The incident unfolded within her flat, where she engaged in a violent attack against her husband, who is 81 years old and has been married to her for half a century. During this distressing event, Hillen resorted to stabbing her husband and also attempted to suffocate him using a pillow, demonstrating a disturbing level of violence.

According to reports, the victim was struck on the shoulder during the assault but managed to defend himself by disarming Hillen before she could carry out a second attack with another knife. The situation was severe enough that Hillen later expressed to police her disappointment that she had not succeeded in killing her husband, revealing a troubling mindset during the incident.

Initially, Hillen faced charges of attempted murder. However, she ultimately pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of assaulting her husband, which resulted in injury and posed a danger to his life. The court proceedings revealed that both Hillen and her husband were dealing with health issues, and there had been recent disagreements between the couple prior to the attack, possibly contributing to the volatile situation.

Judge Tom Hughes addressed the court, emphasizing the seriousness of the assault and acknowledging Hillen’s efforts to address her alcohol consumption and mental health problems. In sentencing, Hillen was given a community payback order, which requires her to be supervised for a period of three years. Additionally, she was fitted with an electronic tag for one year and placed under a curfew from 7 pm to 7 am. The court also issued a lifetime non-harassment order to prevent any further contact or intimidation.

Furthermore, a review of her community order is scheduled for October, ensuring ongoing oversight of her rehabilitation and compliance with court directives. This case highlights the complex issues surrounding mental health and domestic violence within the context of a long-term marriage in Glasgow.