An Aberdeen man named Rory Lawie, aged 34, has been fined £600 by Aberdeen Sheriff Court after he admitted to assaulting his partner, Laura Ann Sherriffs.
The incident occurred at their home on Back Hilton Road and involved Lawie grabbing Ms.
Sherriffs by the neck and applying pressure following an argument that turned violent.
The court heard that the argument started with both sitting on the sofa and escalated when Lawie pushed her backwards, then pulled her to the ground, seized her by the neck, and applied pressure.
Ms.
Sherriffs managed to get to her feet and called the police.
She showed soreness and bruising but did not need hospital treatment.
Lawie, who now lives on Menzies Road, accepted charges of assaulting Ms.
Sherriffs by pulling her hair, grabbing her by the neck, applying pressure, and pushing her, causing injuries.
His lawyer expressed regret for his actions and noted both parties wanted the matter resolved.
The judge imposed a fine of £600, citing that Lawie has a healthy income.
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An Aberdeen man named Rory Lawie, aged 34, has been fined 600 by Aberdeen Sheriff Court after he admitted to assaulting his partner, Laura Ann Sherriffs. The incident occurred at their home on Back Hilton Road and involved Lawie grabbing...
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An Aberdeen man named Rory Lawie, aged 34, has been fined 600 by Aberdeen Sheriff Court after he admitted to assaulting his partner, Laura Ann Sherriffs