ABERDEEN MAN MATTHEW LEYS SENTENCED FOR ABUSIVE BEHAVIOR AND VIOLENCE AGAINST EX-PARTNER

A young man from Aberdeen, Matthew Leys, aged 20, has been legally ordered to stay away from his former partner following a series of deeply troubling and abusive actions. Leys, who lived on Kirkhill Road in the Torry area of Aberdeen, was found guilty of engaging in persistent and relentless abuse towards his partner, involving both emotional torment and physical violence.

According to court records, Leys subjected his former partner to a pattern of cruel and controlling behavior that included mocking her late father's memory and making deeply hurtful comments encouraging her to take her own life. Specifically, he reportedly told her, "Go be with your dad. Your dad would be ashamed of you. Go kill yourself." Such remarks were described as not only emotionally damaging but also indicative of a disturbing pattern of intimidation and manipulation.

In addition to verbal abuse, Leys's conduct escalated to physical acts of violence. Court proceedings revealed that he chased her in a vehicle, creating a threatening and intimidating environment. He also engaged in acts of physical humiliation by smearing his own saliva and snot across her face, actions that witnesses described as disgusting and frightening.

The court heard that the abusive relationship began in early 2020. Tensions culminated in March 2023 when Leys violently confronted his partner. During this incident, he attempted to seize her phone, followed her outside, and physically attacked her by kicking her car and smashing a wing mirror, which reportedly cost around £50 to repair. Leys also sent her threatening messages, made numerous phone calls filled with abusive language, and made derogatory remarks about her.

Further episodes included him throwing stones at her vehicle, pursuing her in his car, and even attempting to add her mother on social media to send abusive messages. His lawyer acknowledged that Leys’s behavior was