DAVID MURRAY THREATENS PERTH GIRL'S LIFE IN HORRIFIC HEAD CHOP WARNING

In a disturbing incident that has sent shockwaves through the Perth community, David Murray, aged 33, was brought into custody following a series of menacing threats directed at an eight-year-old girl and her mother. The threats, which involved violent language and a chilling declaration of intent, have raised serious concerns about Murray's mental state and his history of violent behavior.

According to court reports, the incident unfolded when Murray, who resides in Methven, Perthshire, made an early morning phone call to the mother of the young girl. During this call, he claimed he was in a car en route to her residence with the explicit purpose of inflicting harm. The mother, who was understandably horrified, recounted that Murray stated, "I’m going to stab you and your daughter, cut your daughter into pieces and I’m going to cut her head clean off."

These threatening words prompted her to hang up and immediately contact the police, fearing for her child's safety. The severity of the threats was underscored by the sheriff presiding over the case, William Wood, who described the remarks as "quite horrendous" and "despicable." The sheriff emphasized that Murray's declaration of intent to physically go to the residence and commit violence added a darker dimension to the threats, indicating a real and immediate danger.

During the court hearing, it was revealed that Murray earns approximately £40,000 annually as an engineer in the oil industry. Despite his professional success, his criminal record paints a troubling picture. The sheriff noted that just over a year ago, Murray was convicted of assault with a weapon and had a previous conviction for assault causing severe injury. Additionally, in 2013, he served time after threatening to kill his sister’s horse during an attempt to extort £3,000 from her. He also admitted to threatening to stab and shoot his sister if she failed to help him settle his drug debts.

In the current case, Murray pleaded guilty to threatening behavior. The sheriff ordered that he be remanded in custody for further reports, with sentencing scheduled for the following month. Defense solicitor David Holmes expressed regret over Murray’s choice of words, asserting that his client did not mean the threats literally and that he has expressed positive feelings towards the woman and her daughter. However, the sheriff was unimpressed, stating that the threats were "quite horrendous" and that Murray’s history of violence only heightened the seriousness of the current charges.

As the legal proceedings continue, the community remains on alert, and authorities are closely monitoring Murray’s case, which underscores the ongoing issues of violence and mental health concerns linked to individuals with prior convictions in the Perth area.