Glen Lawson jailed for maniacal Mildura assault and terrifying threats to kill

A Mildura thug strangled a woman until she fell unconscious in a violent assault where he threatened to kill her if she called for help.

Glen Lawson was sentenced to one year behind bars at Mildura Magistrates' Court.

A Mildura grub brutally assaulted a woman during a frenzied attack where he choked, punched and threatened to kill her.

Glen Lawson faced Mildura Magistrates’ Court on Friday where he pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including common law assault, making threats to kill, and intentionally causing serious injury.

The court heard harrowing details of the attack, which began with the victim waking up to Lawson rummaging through her iPad and threatening her with a nearby pedestal fan.

It was revealed he then climbed on top of her and punched her repeatedly, before smashing the iPad over her head.

The victim lost consciousness during the attack and later awoke to find herself dragged by the hair into the bathroom where Lawson strangled her until she passed out again.

“Shut up, motherf—er. If the police come here, I will kill you,” Lawson shouted at her, court documents revealed.

The court heard Lawson left deep scratches on his victim’s body during there frenzied attack Picture: Generic

Lawson used the sharp remnants of a broken shower caddy to threaten his victim and made deep scratches on her back. He also brandished Stanley and kitchen knives in a threatening manner.

The court also heard Lawson stole a yellow Peugeot convertible from a Mildura property in a separate incident.

When police arrested him, Lawson initially claimed he had no memory of the assault, saying his “mind went blank.” He later denied parts of the attack, including the events in the bathroom.

A victim impact statement was provided but not read out in court. Magistrate Patrick Southey noted the victim was understandably traumatised by the events.

Lawson was sentenced to one year behind bars following the harrowing attack

Lawson’s lawyer Redmond Casey said his client might have reached a turning point in his life, telling the court his client was on the cusp of institutionalisation and hopeful of going to a rehab facility to get a handle on his drug addiction issues.

“He wants stable housing, he wants to be out of Mildura and he wants to work,” Mr Casey said.

Mr Southey urged Lawson to consider seriously heading to the rehab facility before handing down his sentence.

“Regrettably, you have a terrible history of violence … you’re not a lost cause, but gee you got to get your act together,” Mr Southey said.

“I do absolutely take into account that you have pleaded guilty. It spares (the victim) having to give evidence. It’s a valuable plea.”

Lawson was given one year behind bars and will embark on a two-year community corrections order at the end of his sentence. His licence was suspended for six months on the theft of a motor vehicle charge.

With 211 days served in pre-sentence detention, Lawson will likely be released from prison in mid-June 2025.