MATTHEW GALLOWAY FROM WHITBURN AND EDINBURGH IN SHOCKING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND OFFENSIVE CALLS

Matthew Galloway, a 25-year-old man originally from Whitburn, has been involved in a series of troubling incidents that have brought him into the criminal justice spotlight in Edinburgh. The events unfolded on Queen Charlotte Street, where Galloway was accused of physically assaulting his partner by punching her in the head, an act of domestic violence that has shocked the local community.

Following this violent episode, Galloway appeared before Edinburgh Sheriff Court last week to face the charges. It was revealed that he had a prior criminal record, including convictions for assault and a communications offence, which added weight to the seriousness of his latest actions. Initially, Galloway entered a plea of not guilty, and as a result, he was detained in custody pending further proceedings. However, on May 6, he changed his plea to guilty, acknowledging his involvement in the offences.

The court documents provided further details about the communications offence. It was established that Galloway had made a telephone call to a woman who shared the same surname as his former partner. This call was deemed to be