Serial Scots domestic abuser locked up for life after attack on partner

A serial Scots domestic abuser has been locked up for life. 

Henry Laverty was made the subject of an Order of Lifelong Restriction at the High Court in Glasgow today.

The 38-year-old assaulted and severely injured a woman in Alloa in September, 2024.

He had admitted his guilt last year, on Monday, March 10, 2025, but sentencing was postponed for over a year for Laverty to undergo assessment by medical professionals. 

Today, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, he was placed on the Order of Lifelong Restriction and ordered to serve a minimum of two years and three months in prison.

Detective Inspector Forbes Wilson said: "Laverty is a dangerous individual who subjected his victim to a horrific attack and this sentencing reflects that. 

"An order of lifelong restriction means he may never be released from prison.

"I hope this outcome sends a clear message that domestic abuse will not be tolerated.

"I would also like to take this opportunity to encourage anyone who has experienced or is experiencing domestic abuse to report it to us. All reports are thoroughly investigated, and we have specially trained officers who, alongside our partner agencies, will support you throughout."