Ex partner’s tirade - in police station
Bar manager hurled abuse at woman
A bar manager unleashed a torrent of foul-mouthed abuse towards his former partner – while inside a police station.
Kevin Stephen Malloy (31), of Denny, admitted behaving in a threatening and abusive manner while at Stirling Police Office, St Ninians Road, on December 23.
The Denovan Road resident uttered derogatory remarks towards Samantha Milne while also shouting and swearing at her, and acting in an aggressive manner towards her.
Appearing at Stirling Sheriff Court this week he was placed on a community payback order, and warned that he faces jail if he continues to misbehave.
Fiscal depute Lindsey Brooks explained that the accused and witness had been in an “on-off ” relationship from October 2012 until the end of 2016 and had a child.
Ms Brooks said the incident occurred about 10am when the witness and her child were on a bus from Denny to Stirling .
“Coincidentally the accused was on the same bus,” she added.
As soon as the bus passed the police station the witness got off. She went in to the police station to tell of her concern about the behaviour of the accused.
“As the witness was waiting at the reception the accused walked in.”
Ms Brooks explained that he then became abusive towards the woman and stood over her.
She added: “Staff saw that the witness was scared and the child was crying due to his conduct. Police officers were called to assist at the reception.”
In reply to being cautioned and charged he said things including “emotional abuse” and “I want to know why she is getting away with this”.
The court heard how Malloy is in full-time employment as a bar manager – earning around £1600 net each month.
On the day in question he is said to have gone to the police station to find out why his ex was in there.
Sheriff Wyllie Robertson warned him that he faced prison unless he changed his ways.
He said: “You will be going to jail if you continue to head in this direction. It’s only with considerable hesitation that you’re not going to jail today.
“I’m going to impose an alternative but it is not a soft option.
“Nothing short of complete compliance and engagement will be acceptable.”
Malloy was placed under supervision for a period of two years, ordered to undertake 300 hours of unpaid work in the next 12 months and told to comply with the Caledonian Men’s Programme.
A three year non-harassment order was also imposed whereby he has been ordered not to directly contact or communicate with the witness, or even attempt to do so.
Sheriff Robertson also made reference to Malloy’s unspecified conduct during a meeting with a social work staff, commenting that he was “lucky the social worker carried on with the interview” as they had “every right” to bring it to an end and bring him to court.
The Sheriff added: “This order is an alternative to custody. You should be aware that the Caledonian programme involves group work, and that is challenging to many people. You will be challenged. If you breach the order you face up to five years in prison.”
It’s only with considerable hesitation that you’re not going to jail today