75-Year-Old Man Jailed for Strangling Woman During West End Show

A 75-year-old man was jailed for strangling a woman during a West End show after she sang along. The incident occurred in June 2023.

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September 10, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — A 75-year-old man has been sentenced to two years in prison for attempting to strangle a woman during a performance of the Queen musical ‘We Will Rock You’ at the London Coliseum.

The incident took place in June 2023 when Malcolm Potier, a former Scottish Laird, became involved in a confrontation with Kirsty O’Donnell after she began singing along during the show. He reportedly grabbed her by the neck, leading to his arrest and subsequent conviction for non-fatal strangulation.

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Potier, who has a history of violent behavior, had previously been convicted in Australia for plotting to kill his ex-partner and her new boyfriend. A restraining order was issued to prevent him from contacting the victim. He was sentenced on September 10 at Southwark Crown Court.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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