LINWOOD MAN AVOIDS JAIL AFTER THREATENING TO THROW ACID ON EX-PARTNER
An out-of-control Linwood man has escaped a jail sentence after he threatened to throw acid on his ex-partner’s face.The vile Lukasz Pacala also sent explicit videos of the woman to her new partner.
The 34-year-old had multiple arguments with his former partner, during which he issued threats and even stabbed jackets so hard that he broke a kitchen knife.
According to court reports, Pacala’s behaviour included threatening messages such as ‘you’re going to be watched’ and ‘I’ll stab you like a pig,’ while police attended his home on Sunday, April 14 last year, after the woman reported abuse.
The woman told police that on January 13, 2024, Pacala had an argument with her after accusing her of contacting her ex-partner, during which he made a recording of their exchange and threatened to throw acid on her face.
On Tuesday, February 11, he attended her home and again caused an argument, during which he threw jackets onto the floor, ran into the kitchen, and returned with a small kitchen knife, stabbing jackets until the knife blade broke.
He left the property and then sent her threatening messages, including ‘you’re going to be watched’ and ‘I’ll stab you like a pig,’ as well as further messages stating ‘I’ll do you in’ and ‘for the police, you’ll be hung.’ Police traced and arrested Pacala at his workplace on February 12, and he was taken to Greenock police station.
The court heard how he continued his threats, including messages like ‘I’ll do you in’ and ‘for the police, you’ll be hung,’ and also sent videos of the woman naked to her new partner.
A witness received these videos via Facebook Messenger, which included three clips of the woman and a message saying ‘bon appetite.’ Ms McCart explained that police attended her home again on April 21, after a report of further abuse, during which Pacala sent videos of the woman to her new partner.
Defense lawyer James Arrol stated Pacala works as a cosmetics manufacturer and expressed remorse and victim empathy, citing difficulty controlling his emotions, with jealousy also playing a part.
Despite serious offences, the sheriff decided on a community sentence, ordering Pacala to complete 300 hours of unpaid work, be supervised for two years, and undertake a domestic abuse programme.
The sheriff emphasized the seriousness of the offences but took into account the guilty pleas and positive report, opting for an alternative to custody.
