A Scottish man described as “cold and evil” has been sentenced to four years in prison for two violent attacks on a woman he met through Facebook. Brian Chilcott, 39, from Kelso, also received a 15-year restraining order after admitting two charges of assault and one of criminal damage at Newcastle Crown Court.
Hotel Attack Left Blood on Walls and Bed
The court heard that the couple began a relationship shortly after meeting on Facebook in 2025. In September, they booked into a hotel in Berwick, Northumberland. Prosecutor Rachel Butt said Chilcott had been drinking and accused the woman of talking to other men. He assaulted her “through the night,” kicking and punching her, and threatened her with water and salt from the kettle. The victim managed to phone a friend who heard him making threats. Hotel staff later discovered broken glass on the floor, blood on the wall, and blood on the bed. The victim suffered bruising to her face, arms, chest, and back.
Second Attack at Victim's Home
The following month, Chilcott was given a six-month prison sentence for possessing a bladed article but kept in touch with the victim while incarcerated. Just before Christmas, he arrived at her home in South Tyneside. The victim let him in to keep the peace, and he began drinking wine. He soon accused her of cheating, left to buy more alcohol, and returned with neat vodka. He lost his temper, kicked her in the legs, causing her to fall, then kicked her hard in the head and chest, punched her chin and cheek, and choked her until she struggled to breathe. The victim said his face turned “purple with anger.” He also punched and broke her TV. She eventually managed to call for help.
Victim's Impact Statement
In a statement read in court, the victim said she is “absolutely terrified of what he’s capable of doing” and described meeting Chilcott as the “worst mistake I’ve ever made in my life.” She added: “My life will never be the same again, I will never be the same person. I have never met someone so cold and evil in my life.”
Chilcott's Criminal History
The court heard Chilcott has 73 offences on his record, many committed in Scotland, and a history of attacking three former partners. Christopher Knox, defending, said Chilcott has a “library” of certificates for efforts made while on remand and is now an enhanced prisoner. He described Chilcott as a “stone waller” with a good work record who is “regretful” of his behaviour. Judge Tom Moran noted: “She remains in fear for her life.”
