Man who "brutally" attacked woman in Elgin jailed
David Cairney attacked his victim in the town in 2022
A man who carried out a “brutal” attack on a woman in Elgin will serve ten years in jail.
David Cairney carried out the serious assault in a property in the town in 2022.
Officers, who arrived around 7:50pm on February 15, took the 35-year-old into custody.
His victim was taken to hospital to be treated for life-threatening injuries.
Detective Sergeant Robert Williams said: “This was a sustained, brutal, and violent attack which left Cairney’s victim with life-threatening injuries. He must now face the consequences of his despicable actions.
“We hope this outcome brings some measure of justice and closure to the victim.
“Such acts of violence will not be tolerated, and Police Scotland remains committed to pursuing those responsible of such crimes, bringing them to justice.”
Cairney pleaded guilty to attempted murder in Glasgow in June before being sentenced at the High Court in Dundee today.