Man jailed following attempted murder in Moray

A man has today been sentenced for attempted murder in Moray in 2023.

Steven Phillipson was arrested and charged after grabbing the steering wheel and pulling the handbrake of a car being driven by a 31-year-old woman and which was also carrying two children.

He was jailed for seven years at the High Court in Inverness on Wednesday, 16 July, 2025, and given a 99-year non-harassment order.

He was found guilty of attempted Murder, abduction and other offences at the same court on Friday 13 June, 2025.

Detective Constable Lynne Cowie said: “Phillipson’s dangerous actions risked the lives of three people and he will now face the consequences of his actions.

“Endangering the lives of others will not be tolerated and we will rigorously pursue those responsible for such crimes and ensure they are brought to justice.”

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Man jailed following attempted murder in Moray

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