Former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg admits domestic abuse
PICTURE ADVISORY. Editors of newspapers printed or that have editions circulating in Scotland and all Internet subscribers or broadcasters whose content is visible in Scotland are advised to seek legal advice before publication of this photograph as, under Scottish Law, the use of a picture of an untried person may be held to be in Contempt of Court. Former Scottish rugby captain Stuart Hogg arrives at Selkirk Sheriff Court, where he is accused of domestic abuse offences against his ex-wife Gillian Hogg. The rugby star is also accused of multiple breaches of bail conditions that barred him from contacting his ex-wife. Picture date: Monday November 4, 2024.
Former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg has admitted abusing his estranged wife over the course of five years.
Hogg, 32, had been due to stand trial at Selkirk Sheriff Court on Monday but pleaded guilty to a single charge when he appeared at the court.
The father-of-four arrived at Selkirk Sheriff Court accompanied by his parents and admitted a single charge of domestic abuse against his estranged wife, Gillian Hogg, between 2019 and 2024.
Hogg, who plays for French club Montpellier, will be sentenced on December 5 at Jedburgh Sheriff Court.
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