Young Scots woman scarred for life after brutal attack by ex in Glasgow hotel warns of abuse 'red flags'
10.03.2022 - 08:01
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
A young Scots woman has been left scarred for life after her 'manipulative' ex-boyfriend brutally attacked her in a Glasgow hotel.
Jordana Rutherford was just 17 when William Weir knocked her unconscious during a violent assault at the Citizen M on Renfield Street, following an argument in November 2019.
The 20-year-old, from West Calder, said the terrifying ordeal caused her to attempt to take her own life to heal her pain, as well as being the reason she now experiences severe panic attacks.
She said: "What I went through that night was absolutely terrifying.
"The situation itself was horrible, but mentally and physically I'm still damaged. I still have nightmares about what happened in that room.
"I've been left with a massive scar on my head that is a daily reminder of what he done to me.
"I honestly thought I loved William. But now I know it wasn't love. Our relationship was toxic. It was constant arguments and fights.
"He had slapped and pushed me a few times before, but he was always so apologetic and said it would never happen again.
"Sadly I believed him. He had total control over me.
" Looking back I know he controlled me. I was brainwashed by him.
"He was manipulative and aggressive. He told me who I could and couldn't see and I allowed it to happen. I was young and naïve and I just wish I had listened to the people around me who told me I deserved better."
Weir, from Larkhall, was found guilty of assault at Glasgow Sheriff Court on March 3.
The 22-year-old was charged with pushing Jordana on the body, pulling her hair and striking her on the head causing her to lose consciousness all to her injury and permanent disfigurement.
After reports of a disturbance, shop assistant Jordana, said emergency services raced to