Stacey Mcginley

Stacey McGinley, 39, has been involved in a significant criminal case in Glasgow, UK, alongside John McGinley, 58. The case centers around the abduction and brutal assault of Duncan Craig, Stacey McGinley's on-off partner, over an alleged £600 debt.

Key Facts and Dates:

• Incident Date: The assault occurred on February 15, 2025, at a flat in Glasgow's east end.
• Initial Charges and Court Appearance: On February 17, 2025, Stacey McGinley and John McGinley appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court. Stacey McGinley was charged with abduction, assault to severe injury, permanent disfigurement, permanent impairment, robbery, and attempted murder. She was also charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice. Both were remanded in custody.
• Nature of the Assault: The 15-hour ordeal involved Mr. Craig being pushed from a first-floor window, stripped, battered, choked, and stabbed. Stacey McGinley was noted for punching, biting, stamping on his head, and placing him in a headlock, compressing his neck.
• Rescue: Mr. Craig was rescued after another woman present secretly managed to call for help, leading to the arrival of firearms officers.
• Guilty Plea: Both Stacey and John McGinley admitted their guilt at the High Court in Glasgow. John McGinley pleaded guilty to attempted murder, while Stacey McGinley admitted to assaulting Mr. Craig to his severe injury, permanent disfigurement, and impairment, as well as to the danger of his life. Both also admitted to abduction and attempting to extort cash.
• Sentencing: On July 3, 2026, Stacey McGinley was sentenced to six-and-a-half years in prison. John McGinley received a sentence of seven-and-a-half years, bringing their combined sentence to 14 years. Lord Mulholland, the presiding judge, expressed his dismay at the brutality of the acts.
• Further Legal Proceedings: A deferred indictment hearing for "HMA v Stacey MCGINLEY" was scheduled for July 2, 2026, at the High Court in Glasgow. This likely preceded the sentencing. Both are permanently banned from contacting the survivor.