ABERDEEN MAN 'RUGBY TACKLE' WIFE IN DOMESTIC ABUSE CASE
Michael McIntosh, a 34-year-old landscaper residing in Dyce, has been involved in a pattern of domestic abuse against his wife of 11 years.The court heard that he physically mistreated his wife, a nurse working night shifts on a COVID ward.
One of the incidents included McIntosh doing a 'rugby tackle', pushing her forcefully into a kitchen unit, an act which left her in pain and with bruising to her ribs.
She believed her ribs might have been broken but chose not to seek medical treatment due to embarrassment.
Between January 2019 and August 2020, McIntosh made derogatory remarks about her, prevented her from seeing her relatives, and accused her of infidelity, especially during the pandemic when she was working in a high-pressure environment.
The court described that he had repeatedly pushed her on the body and restricted her social contacts, causing her significant distress.
When he was asked to leave their residence in autumn 2020, he reacted with hostility, shouting and swearing at her.
Police described her as appearing 'scared and upset' upon arrival.
McIntosh admitted to charges of domestic abuse and had previous convictions for assault on other individuals between 2017 and 2019.
The court acknowledged that he has since made significant life changes, including relocating, quitting drugs, and engaging in work and rehabilitation programs.
As part of his sentence, the sheriff ordered him to perform 200 hours of unpaid work, a two-year supervision order, and a three-year non-harassment order, as well as completing a men’s rehabilitation course to address his abusive behavior.
