Theatregoer who throttled woman at show is jailed
Summary
A 75-year-old man named Malcolm Potier was sentenced to two years in jail for strangling a woman at a London theater in 2023. Potier, who has a history of serious crimes in Australia, was found guilty of non-fatal strangulation after attacking the woman because she sang along during the show.Key Facts
- Malcolm Potier strangled Kirsty O'Donnell at a West End show called We Will Rock You in June 2023.
- Potier had no memory of the attack but was found guilty by a jury at Southwark Crown Court.
- The attack happened after O'Donnell started singing and Potier’s partner told them to stop in a rude way.
- Potier said, "I'll show you what rude is," and then attacked O'Donnell.
- O'Donnell was not hurt physically but feels more aware and cautious about her safety now.
- Potier was tracked down and arrested in November 2023 using a business card given to O'Donnell by his partner.
- He was previously jailed in Australia for trying twice to arrange the murder of a former partner.
- The judge called Potier's behavior extreme and noted a pattern of control and lack of responsibility.
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