BARRY MILLAR'S RAMPAGE IN DUNDEE: KNIFE, BOTTLE AND THREATS IN VIOLENT OUTBURST
In a disturbing incident that unfolded in Dundee, Barry Millar found himself embroiled in a violent and threatening outburst that left his partner terrified and the authorities involved.The events took place in the early hours at the woman’s residence, where Millar, reportedly intoxicated, reacted with extreme aggression following a day marked by a barbecue attended by both parties.
According to court reports, Millar’s anger was fueled by suspicions that his partner was unfaithful.
His behavior escalated rapidly, culminating in a series of threatening and destructive actions.
Sheriff John Rafferty, presiding over the case at Dundee Sheriff Court, expressed strong disapproval of Millar’s conduct, which he described as extremely frightening to the victim.
As a consequence, the sheriff ordered Millar to undertake 144 hours of unpaid community work, placed him under supervision for a period of 15 months, and imposed a non-harassment order lasting 14 months.
These measures were deemed suitable alternatives to imprisonment.
Details of the incident reveal that Millar, aged 37 and residing on Dalmahoy Drive, Dundee, engaged in a pattern of aggressive behavior.
Prosecutor Emily Hood outlined that the confrontation began with Millar shouting abusive language, calling his partner a “f****** cheat” and a “f****** slut.” The situation intensified when he stabbed a knife into the kitchen worktop and then proceeded to seize and empty his partner’s handbag, all while continuing to shout accusations of infidelity.
Further acts of violence included Millar pulling a picture frame off the wall and kicking a unit, which caused it to fall and break.
In a display of further hostility, he grabbed a glass bottle of Irn Bru, threatening to throw it at his partner unless she revealed what was going on.
He then pulled the bottle behind his head as if preparing to throw it but ultimately put it down.
The court heard that Millar also attempted to seize the woman’s phone before she left to stay with her parents, indicating a pattern of controlling and aggressive behavior.
The police intervened the following day, arresting Millar on charges related to his threatening conduct, the use of a weapon, and property damage.
During the court proceedings, Millar admitted to repeatedly shouting, swearing, acting aggressively, making abusive remarks, and brandishing a glass bottle towards his partner.
He also pleaded guilty to stabbing a knife into the worktop, seizing and emptying the woman’s handbag, pulling a picture frame off the wall, kicking a door causing damage, and demanding to see her phone.
In mitigation, solicitor Jim Laverty informed the court that Millar had since sought anger management counseling and had ceased alcohol consumption.
The court’s decision reflected a focus on rehabilitation, with Millar ordered to complete his unpaid work, adhere to supervision, and abide by the non-harassment order, all as measures to prevent further violence and protect his partner from future harm.
