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Glasgow Times
11-06-2025
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow man jailed after showing imitation gun to neighbour
David Stewart, 36, made the terrifying boast just months after police caught him possessing a taser at his home in Springburn, Glasgow, in June 2024. The high court heard how he then went on to breach strict firearms legislation for a second time in September 2024 by showing the neighbour an Airsoft gun which had the appearance of a real weapon. Judge Lady Poole heard that Stewart also told the woman that he possessed weapons which could kill people - this prompted the concerned female to contact police, who arrested Stewart under firearms legislation for a second time. Stewart had pleaded guilty at the High Court in Glasgow to possessing weapons which breached the Firearms Act of 1968. Lady Poole deferred sentence for the court to obtain reports. On Wednesday, Stewart, who was on remand at HMP Barlinnie in Glasgow, appeared at the High Court in Edinburgh for sentencing. Lady Poole jailed the repeat offender for four years. Passing sentence, she said: 'You have expressed remorse and you pleaded guilty at an early stage. More: Woman jailed in UK's first monkey torture case 'Nevertheless, offences of this type must result in the imposition of a custodial sentence. 'The public must be protected from imitation firearms.' At previous proceedings, the court heard how Stewart had previous convictions for violence, disorder and possessing weapons. The court heard how in the second incident, the woman had returned to the block where she spotted Stewart. Prosecutor Christopher Miller said he had a firearm which she feared was 'real". Mr Miller said: "Stewart stated he was a gangster and that he had weapons to kill people." The neighbour later went to a local police station as she was "extremely scared" by what happened. More: Sex attacker with more than 100 convictions tried to rape woman on street Stewart's flat was searched and the firearm was found to be a spring-operated BB gun capable of firing pellets. Stewart had flouted a court order by committing the crime. A stun gun had been found in his home in June 2024 after police were called to a report of a disturbance. On Wednesday, defence advocate Gail Gianni told the court that her client had a 'difficult childhood' and an 'alcohol misuse' problem. She added: "When his mother died, his alcohol consumption increased considerably." Ms Gianni said Stewart was also remorseful for his actions. She added: 'He is aware of the serious nature of these offences.'
Daily Mail
07-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Jailed for eight years, mum who stabbed boyfriend through the heart during row
A mother who killed her boyfriend with a foot-long hunting knife through the heart has been jailed for eight and a half years. Dionne Christie struck Jevin Haig, 21, in the chest with his own 12-inch blade as they struggled in the bedroom of her flat in Falkirk in June 2022. The mother-of-two had been 12-weeks pregnant with her victim's child at the time. She was initially out on bail and spent some of the time enjoying holidays, including to Tenerife and Paris, before she was locked up following a two-week trial in March. First-offender Christie was yesterday sentenced via video-link at the High Court in Glasgow. The 24-year-old had been accused of murder before being convicted of the reduced charge of culpable homicide at the High Court in Stirling. Jurors concluded she had been acting under provocation at the time. Christie - who ran her own beauty aesthetics business - appeared emotional as the jail-term was imposed by judge Lady Poole yesterday. Jurors at the trial in March heard how she had delayed dialling 999 for several minutes after the incident on June 26 three years ago. She had first gone to ask a neighbour to alert her mother that her 'friend' was hurt, but that no ambulance was needed. Prosecutors had claimed this showed 'wicked disregard' as to whether her lover lived or died. Christie had initially blamed Mr Haig, of Moredun, Edinburgh, during the emergency call. She told the operator: 'He has come in, he has been trying to start with me. 'He has smashed all my house and brought out a knife - a big knife. 'He has got a stab mark right in his chest.' Christie was asked during the call if Mr Haig had stabbed himself. She replied: 'It is while we have been like... he was grabbing me, he had the knife in his pants. Do not know how I have done this.' When police arrived, Christie said Mr Haig had stabbed himself but forensic evidence revealed her DNA and a fingerprint on the knife. Prosecutor Graeme Jessop KC had stated during the trial that Christie had stabbed Mr Haig in a fit of anger because he no longer had any money as a crime-funded lifestyle was drying up. In texts the day before he died, Mr Haig told Christie he had been 'losing out on deals' and suggested they should stay in because a hotel they had discussed going to was 'dead'. Christie - who used the name 'Designer' for messaging - replied back: 'You know what is dead? You.' She denied the message had been about an intention to kill and instead said the pair had gone on to chat and joke about a social media posting she had made. Christie also alleged Mr Haig had been trying to cut their unborn baby from her womb at the time of the attack and claimed she did not know how he ended up being fatally injured. However, jurors heard claims the mother had previously been violent towards him including stabbing him in the leg and slashing his designer jacket. Ian Duguid KC, defending, yesterday told the court: 'As far as remorse and regret, these are both sentiments and emotions expressed by this young lady.' Sentencing, Lady Poole said it appeared Mr Haig had not led a 'blameless life', but that 'did not excuse' Christie killing him. The judge added: 'Messages showed he cared for you and he was happy going for a scan appointment with you. 'It was clear at the trial how upset his family are at his death. 'Victim impact statements describe the deep grief and lasting impact the loss has had on them. Your actions ended his life early.'
