A domestic abuser from Forfar who left his partner with permanent burns in an assault after throwing a frying pan with boiling oil still denies any wrongdoing, a court heard as he was jailed.
Keith Greenhill was previously found guilty of assaulting the woman and subjecting her to a 14-year-long catalogue of abuse.
As well as attacking her, Greenhill followed his victim as she drove her bus route and set up cameras in their home to watch her.
Greenhill has now been jailed and will remain under social work supervision when he is liberated.
No experience of jail
Earlier this year, a jury at Forfar Sheriff Court convicted Greenhill, 37, of Goosecroft in Forfar, of the domestically-aggravated assault and a campaign of abuse.
Among his abuse, Greenhill would not let his victim go to the toilet without him being present and reported her to social workers and the Scottish SPCA.
He struck her on the head with his own head, pushed her, pinned her to a bed, straddled her body and placed a pillow over her face, restricting her breathing.
Addressing sentencing sheriff, Jillian Martin-Brown, his solicitor Sarah Russo said: “Mr Greenhill is under no illusions that for the offences for which he has been convicted, custody will be at the forefront of My Lady’s mind.
“Mr Greenhill has been on bail since the outset of this case, he has kept to his bail conditions and he has not had any contact whatsoever with the complainer.
“There has been no further offending on his part in the last two years.
“He appears to be a man who effectively keeps himself to himself. He has the ongoing support of his family members.”
She suggested a community-based disposal to aid rehabilitation.
“He is likely to have relationships in the future.
“Given what he has been convicted of, a robust community payback order with supervision and a programme requirement would serve not only Mr Greenhill but the public moving forward.
“He is someone with no experience of custody. He is extremely worried about the prospect of custody and would be willing to comply with any order.”
‘Particularly serious’ crimes
Sentencing had been deferred for background reports to be prepared.
Sheriff Jillian Martin-Brown jailed Greenhill for 18 months and made a post-release supervision order lasting another six months.
During this time, Greenhill will need to declare any and all new and existing platonic or intimate relationships to the social work department.
The sheriff made two non-harassment orders, protecting his victim for 10 years and another female for five years.
She said: “I’ve taken into account what’s been said on your behalf by your solicitor and the report.
“The report makes it clear that you categorically deny any wrongdoing.
“It also indicates you showed a lack of insight. The nature of the offences is particularly serious.
“I’ve taken into account that you have a limited record but given the nature, a custodial sentence is required in this case.”
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