A pensioner from Scotland has been sentenced to over eight years in prison for the attempted murder of a schoolboy from Renfrewshire. The incident occurred on October 12, 2022, when William Stewart drove his car aggressively towards the 12-year-old victim following an altercation in Paisley. The young boy sustained serious injuries and was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow for treatment.
William Stewart, aged 70, was found guilty of attempted murder by a majority verdict in a trial at the High Court in Paisley. He was subsequently sentenced to eight years and six months in jail at the High Court in Glasgow. Stewart had been remanded in custody since the trial, and his sentence was backdated to the date of his remand the previous month.
During the investigation, police, including forensics teams, were present at the scene on Ben Alder Drive in Paisley, working late into the night to piece together the events that led to the violent incident. The street where the crime took place was cordoned off as officers gathered evidence.
At the time of the attack, a spokesperson for Police Scotland confirmed that they had received a report of a collision between a car and a 12-year-old pedestrian on Ben Alder Drive in Paisley. The 12-year-old victim was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, while a 68-year-old man (later identified as Stewart) was arrested and charged in connection with the incident.
The sentencing of William Stewart serves as a stern reminder of the consequences of violent actions, especially when directed at innocent individuals. The community and law enforcement authorities have taken a stand against such heinous crimes, ensuring that justice is served and the safety of the public is upheld.