‘Violent monster' on day release after serving one year in jail
A 'violent monster' whose former partner died after he subjected her to mental and physical abuse has been allowed out of prison one year after being sentenced.
Andrew Brown, 33, who was sentenced to four years in prison last year for his behaviour against Demi Hannaway, has been let out of jail unescorted on 'day release', it has emerged.
Hannaway died in May 2021, aged 23, and it was ruled that she had taken her own life. However, his abusive behaviour came to light afterwards and Hannaway's family believe that Brown should have been charged with killing her.
Dorothy Bain KC, the lord advocate, ordered a fresh investigation into her death after a meeting with her relatives in February.
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