A man sent chilling messages to his own mother and brother where he threatened to “stab” other family members – telling one “the end is near”.
James Thouless, 37, wrote a series of terrifying WhatsApp messages to his mum and brother telling them he was going to “f***” them up and use a knife on other members of the family.
In one message to his mother, Thouless told her “I’m coming, c***”.
Aberdeen Sheriff Court heard that he later climbed over a wall and smashed her window.
His solicitor told the court that had been increasingly using drugs and alcohol and was feeling isolated at the time.
Accused sent texts to mum and brother
Fiscal depute Rebecca Thomson told the court that Thouless’s brother received messages from him on WhatsApp on January 6 this year where he threatened to “f***” him up along with other members of his family.
He also sent a message stating that he would “stab” other members of his brother’s family in an effort to “f*** up” his life.
Thouless then sent a final chilling message telling his brother that “the end is near”.
Three days later, Thouless sent a threatening message to his mum before climbing over a wall at her address and smashing a window.
He pleaded guilty to two charges of sending messages to his family that were indecent, obscene or menacing and included threatening language.
Thouless also admitted causing damage to property at an address in Bridge of Don, Aberdeen.
Isolation created ‘perfect storm’
Defence agent John Hardie told the court that Thouless’s drug and alcohol consumption combined with his feeling of isolation had created a “perfect storm”.
He added: “He had recently suffered the death of a friend and was feeling increasingly isolated.
“There is no ongoing relationship with his family at this point, which is perhaps for the best.”
Sheriff Lesley Johnston described Thouless’ actions as “nasty incidents” that “must have been alarming” to his family.
She added: “You need some opportunity to work out your underlying issues.”
As an alternative to a prison sentence, Sheriff Johnston sentenced Thouless, of Charleston Gardens, Cove, Aberdeen, to a community payback order with supervision for 12 months.
She also ordered him to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work.
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