ARBROATH WOMAN AVOIDS JAIL AFTER KNIFE ATTACK ON PARTNER
A woman identified as Ashley McGregor was involved in a violent incident originating from a drunken argument at her flat in Arbroath.
The court heard that McGregor attacked her partner, David Lyall, with a kitchen knife, causing a minor injury.
The incident occurred after a night of drinking and escalating bickering.
McGregor, who had no previous convictions, admitted to stabbing Lyall and acting in a threatening manner.
During the event, she told officers, "I just poked him in the chest with the knife," and during her arrest, she said, "I’m going to f***ing kill him next time." The court sentenced her to a 7pm to 7am curfew for 60 days, considering her mental health difficulties and lack of prior police involvement.
The judge emphasized the seriousness of the charge but chose an alternative to custody, highlighting her steps towards addressing her issues and her immediate confession after the incident.
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m in the chest with the knife," and during her arrest, she said, "I'm going to f***ing kill him next time." The court sentenced her to a 7pm to 7am curfew for 60 days, considering her mental health difficulties and lack of prior police i...
Community order
60 days
During the event, she told officers, "I just poked him in the chest with the knife," and during her arrest, she said, "I'm going to f***ing kill him next time." The court sentenced her to a 7pm to 7am curfew for 60 days, considering her mental health difficulties and lack of prior police involvement
