SCOTT CARROLL

CONTROLLING EX-BOYFRIEND SENTENCED FOR COERCIVE ABUSE AFTER 60,000 TEXTS

A controlling ex-boyfriend has been sentenced after being found guilty of coercive and manipulative behavior towards his former partner, over a period of ten months.

Scott Carroll, aged 24, appeared at Aberdeen Sheriff Court and admitted to acts of emotional abuse, including sending her 60,000 text messages and controlling her movements and social interactions.

The court was told that Carroll’s behavior left the woman feeling "physically sick" and terrified, especially as he would routinely search her phone, social media, and internet activity.

He had even threatened to harm himself if she continued communicating with other males.

Carroll's actions culminated when he used coercive tactics and manipulative behavior, which he now admits he used to control his partner.

Prosecutors presented a USB containing transcripts of messages, which the victim provided to the police.

Carroll pleaded guilty to abusing his partner between June 1, 2019, and April 9, 2020.

The sheriff described his conduct as behavior that "smothered" his former partner, emphasizing that such treatment is unacceptable.

As a sentence, Carroll was ordered to complete a community payback order with 12 months of supervision, fined £600, and was subject to a non-harassment order preventing any approach towards his victim for two years.