Woman allegedly killed by her partner suffered 78 injuries

A Glasgow woman allegedly murdered by her partner died of facial injuries.

Giving evidence at the High Court in Glasgow, a forensic pathologist said: “I have never seen an injury like that”.

Alexander Brennan is standing trial, accused of murdering his partner Brodie MacGregor at her flat in Springburn in August 2024.

Dr Julie McAdam told the court:” Injuries to her mouth would have bled heavily.

"I have never seen an injury like that"

"She lost a considerable amount of blood in her airway - her airway was full of blood as was her throat, gullet and stomach.

"She has tried to swallow blood and there was evidence that she breathed blood in her lungs."

Jurors were told of a mouth injury which caused the upper and lower lips to become separated from the gumline.

The doctor said: "Taking the soft tissue away from the face, I have never seen an injury like that."

Brennan is said to have repeatedly struck Miss MacGregor on her head and body with glass bottles, some of which were broken, as well as hitting her with a microwave plate, and punching her.

The 23 year old is also said to have inflicted blunt force trauma injuries by means unknown.

Dr McAdam told the court Miss MacGregor’s cause of death was “facial injuries”, reporting she received a total of 78 injuries.

This included a fractured nose which would have restricted her breathing as well as blood in her throat.

There was a sharp force injury to Brodie's scalp which also would have bled heavily.

78 injuries

The trial was told that there were potential defensive injuries to Brodie's hands.

The 23 year old suffered bleeding between her brain and its protective layer, and bruising and swelling of the brain.

It is believed this was caused by being kicked or hit with glass bottles, and jurors were told her injuries would have left her with just an hour of survival time.

The trial before Judge Lord Scott continues.

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