DEAN HADDOW'S RAMPAGE IN HAMILTON: SMOKE BOMB AND THREATS LEAD TO RETURN TO PRISON
In a disturbing incident that unfolded in Hamilton, Dean Haddow, a man with a long history of violent behavior, was involved in a reckless and threatening act that resulted in his re-incarceration.The events took place after Haddow was released early from prison, a decision that did little to curb his aggressive tendencies.
According to court reports, Haddow arrived at a residential property in Hamilton around 7 pm.
He demanded to see a man named 'John,' insisting on speaking with him.
When the female occupant of the house informed Haddow that John was not present, he became visibly agitated.
Without warning, Haddow forcefully entered the house, shouting questions about John's whereabouts and demanding to see him.
The woman, frightened by his aggressive demeanor, quickly contacted the police to report the disturbance.
As Haddow's agitation escalated, he threw a smoke bomb into the living room, creating a scene of chaos and panic.
The woman, in an effort to contain the situation, wrapped the smoke bomb in a small piece of fabric and threw it outside the house, attempting to mitigate the danger.
The smoke bomb's explosion caused a significant disturbance, forcing the occupants to seek safety and call law enforcement.
Haddow's behavior was described as threatening and abusive, leading to his arrest.
He later admitted to behaving in a threatening or abusive manner at the Hamilton residence in January.
The court heard that Haddow's actions were fueled by a dispute over money, which appeared to be the underlying motive for his aggressive intrusion.
His previous criminal record, which includes a notorious case of culpable homicide involving his own half-brother, was highlighted by Sheriff Andrew McIntyre as evidence of his dangerous history.
During the hearing, depute fiscal Aga Mathieson detailed the incident, stating, "Around 7 pm, the accused attended the location where a female witness opened the door.
He asked to see 'John' and claimed he wanted to speak to him but was told he was not there.
The accused then entered the property, shouting 'where is he?' The man known as John was hiding behind a bedroom door.
The female occupant called the police, and Haddow, upon hearing this, left the house after throwing a smoke bomb.
The woman found the device, wrapped it in fabric, and threw it outside." Haddow's defense attorney, Jackson Bateman, acknowledged the disruptive nature of the incident, stating, "The item was thrown while he was in the room, and no medical attention was required.
It was unpleasant, upsetting, and a nuisance.
The background involved a financial dispute, and Haddow regrets his actions, believing he was being ignored by the individual he sought." Sheriff McIntyre condemned Haddow's conduct, emphasizing the seriousness of his actions: "You were inside someone's home, threw a smoke bomb, and behaved abusively.
Your record of previous convictions is terrible and includes a culpable homicide.
This pattern of violence is deeply concerning." Haddow, a resident of Hamilton, has a long and violent criminal history.
Notably, he was involved in the killing of Stephen Gormley in Cambuslang in April 2010.
At just 17 years old, Haddow attacked Gormley, aged 32, over comments about his deceased baby, a day after Gormley had saved his life when he became unwell and stopped breathing.
Originally charged with murder, Haddow pleaded guilty to a lesser charge and was sentenced to four years and three months in prison.
His latest actions underscore a troubling pattern of violence and disregard for the law.
SURVIVOR OF DEAN HADDOW MAKES A STATEMENT FOLLOWING HIS SENTENCING.
2 years ago, Dean haddow nearly took my life he physically, mentally, financially abused me.
I live with what he did to me everyday although he’s no longer abusing me the incidents never go away.
He strangled me to the point I was almost dead he kicked and punched into me pulled me back by my hair to stop me from opening a window for help set things in my house on fire while locking me and putting things at the door so I can’t escape he would lock me in the house for hours and go out he would take my phone off me so I couldn’t call for help he would go through everything on it I wasn’t allowed to go out with friends if I went out the shops I’d be accused of cheating he would threaten to hurt my family if we argued he made sure I had no one but him, he lived off me he stole money from me he damaged so much of my things I’ve had to replace it.
I’ve had to move away from Glasgow to a completely different part in Scotland twice in the last 2 years cause he found out where I was the first time.
I live my life in fear afraid someone will notice me and tell him where I am I avoid going into Glasgow in the thought I’d see him or someone he knows I’m scared that if he sees me he will kill me this time.
I remember everything he ever did and it’s never out my mind its mentally impacted me and It will do for the rest of my life I can’t get the look of his eyes when he strangled I see it everyday and feel his hands around my throat to this day when I’m sleeping I replay every incident over and over wondering what I could’ve done to prevent it or how I could’ve got away sooner as much as he didn’t take my life he took a part of me away I’ll never get back I’m no longer the person I was before him and never will be.
He breached his orders several times with more threats to my life making me feel bad saying he’s going to hurt himself to get me back messaging me with sexual things no matter how much Ive blocked him and changed my number he still try’s to harass me I’ve done everything I was told to do with protecting myself yet it feels like I’m the one being punished for what he has done to me.
this man should never be allowed out of prison again he needs to be locked up for as long as possible before he does this to someone else or even worse kills this I’m greatful I managed to get out alive but there is always a what if I didn't.
