MAN ASSAULTED PARTNER THREE TIMES WITHIN SPACE OF ONE WEEK
A domestic abuser has been warned that he might cause serious harm to a woman in the future, following three attacks on his partner within a single week.During a hearing at Elgin Sheriff Court, it was revealed that on October 14, Kyle Mackenzie was socializing with his partner at their Elgin residence when he reportedly exhibited aggressive behavior towards her.
It is claimed that the 27-year-old struck her in the ribs, causing soreness that did not lead to an immediate police report.
Subsequently, on October 18, Mackenzie allegedly became “highly agitated” after drinking half a litre of whisky at a different Elgin location.
Around 4am on October 19, he is said to have acted violently again, hitting his partner on the forehead.
Just over two hours later, after being dropped off at a property in Lossiemouth at about 6:45am, Mackenzie reportedly grabbed his partner by her shoulder and pulled her.
Defence lawyer Matthew O’Neill explained that his client’s behavior was affected by mental health issues related to the anniversary of his younger brother’s death.
However, Sheriff Gordon Fleetwood cut him off, remarking that while he might sympathize with such circumstances, he was appalled that a young man had assaulted the same woman three times in one week for no apparent reason.
“This is a young man who is going to kill a woman one day.
“He is a violent man who takes it out on his partner.
“He hasn’t gone a bit off the rails.
He is a habitual offender.
“Why shouldn’t he go to jail?” Mr O’Neill said that although his client struggles with his mental health he accepts there is no excuse for his actions.
He added that Mackenzie has been “open and honest” about his difficulties and while his previous record of offending does him “no favours” he is now better placed to handle those difficulties.
Mr O’Neill added: “Allow him to come back to show that he can comply.” Sheriff Fleetwood ordered Mackenzie to carry out 130 hours of unpaid work.
He also imposed a three-year supervision order.
Sheriff Fleetwood added: “You are a nasty, unthinking and vile man who has no thought or compassion for anyone but yourself.
“I suspect you will be back in custody.”
