Her parents fear the minimum term will be interpreted as his full sentence. Her . On October 12, 2016, Trimaan reportedly broke into Alices flat and cornered her in her bathroom despite Alices attempts to lock herself in the bathroom. He repeatedly rang Alices doorbell and knocked on her window. What Harry Dhillon doesnt mention is how he plans to fill those minutes; he plans to murder Alice. Miss Ruggles and Dhillon developed an intense relationship over the internet while he was serving in Afghanistan and she was working for Sky in Newcastle. Because, as the Mail can reveal, Trimaan Dhillon, known as Harry, was born in India to wealthy parents. Three months later, in January last year, they finally met. Yet the next day he posted her letters and photographs of them together. The seventh episode of the series follows the murder of Alice Ruggles, a 24-year-old Northumbria University graduate who was working at Sky at the time of her death. Meanwhile, he was extremely possessive about her, demanding to know where she was and who she was with, berating her for dressing in an attractive way while making cruel remarks about her appearance. Miss Ruggles' mother Sue Hills said they "want to know where he is and whether we are in danger if he's been released". Sentencing him to a minimum of 22 years, judge Paul . He told the jury they had been struggling, that he had tried to disarm her and she cut herself when he blocked a lunge, and the knife stuck in her neck when she fell to the floor. At his trial at Newcastle Crown Court Dhillon admitted being at her Gateshead flat but claimed she had inflicted the injuries upon herself. He was enraged when Alice dumped him and took increasing steps to terrify her in the months leading up to her death. In April 2017, Newcastle Crown Court Judge Paul Sloan sentenced Trimaan to life in prison with a minimum term of 22 years. Judge Sloan described the murder as an act of utter barbarism. Not a shred of remorse have you [Trimaan] shown from first to last indeed you were concentrating so hard on getting your story right when giving evidence you forgot even to shed a crocodile tear, the judge added while sentencing Trimaan. "There was no reappeal at the second stage so the case was closed. The Met Office said next week will start with the coldest day of the year so far with temperatures dropping to near freezing in northern parts of the UK. September 2016 - Dhillon harasses his ex and hacks into her Facebook account so he can monitor what she is doing. L'ex-petit ami d'Alice, Trimaan"Harry"Dhillon, l'a tue. Northumbria Police said at the time no-one knew the level of threat Dhillon posed, but added it had referred their actions to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC). "Unfortunately he was a cruel, manipulative bully who made Alice miserable and took her away from us. He went on to claim that Alice lunged at him with a carving knife after an argument. Follow BBC North East & Cumbria on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Trimaan Harry Dhillon: With Fred Dinenage, Kirsty Nunn, Alice Ruggles, Clive Ruggles. Something went wrong, please try again later. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. He was charged with common assault but it was dropped after he accepted the restraining order. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry, The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter'. Alice Ruggles was murdered by Trimaan Dhillon who'd relentlessly stalked her for months. When she blocked him, he even contacted Alices friends and her mother - who he tried to turn against her daughter. The comments below have been moderated in advance. He was determined she should not be happy with anyone else., Alices friend and flatmate Maxine McGill, 29, a manager at Sky who would discover her body, told the court: Alice became an introvert, visibly shaking with anxiety, she became skinny, she lost so much weight, she was pale and nowhere near as outgoing as she used to be.. Grabbing a 6in knife from the kitchen, he chased her into the bathroom, pinned her down and slashed at her neck with such ferocity that he cut through to her spine. She is the former vice chairwoman of the California Republican Party, and a National Committeewoman of the Republican National Committee for California. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Read about our approach to external linking. But their relationship continued, with Dhillon even joining Alice for a family holiday to Cornwall. October 3 - Dhillon's commanding officer tells him to leave her alone and the soldier agrees, but later that day he posts a parcel to her, containing a letter and photographs of them together. Black Claw tightens its hold over Portland. Dhillon stared intently ahead as moving victim statements were read on behalf of her father Clive, who is a professor, her mother Dr Sue Hills, sister Emma and brothers Nick and Patrick. Read about our approach to external linking. Dhillon, who had been serially unfaithful, knocked on her door at night and terrified her by tapping on her window and leaving flowers and chocolates on the sill less than two weeks before her death. "We welcomed Trimaan Dhillon into our family and he came across as a normal person," she said. Speaking outside court, Dr Hills said there were "important lessons to be learned". 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"If someone on that sort of sentence is transferred abroad you lose all those reassurances and you could find yourself in a situation where you don't know if they have been released and all the stress that causes," he said. However, he changed his testimony when Alices blood was found in his Help For Heroes wristband and the steering wheel of his BMW vehicle. Dhillon returned to her flat on reconnaissance, taking photos of a back entrance. Read about our approach to external linking. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The court heard when the relationship ended Dhillon stalked her ground-floor flat at night, knocking on her bedroom window and "terrifying" her. Trimaan Dhillon must serve at least 22 years of a life sentence after he was found guilty of murdering Alice Ruggles in Bensham, Sign up for our regular free newsletter for court stories sent straight to your inbox. In evidence, Ms McGill claimed her friend had complained to police about Dhillon's obsessive behaviour but that she felt she had been "palmed off". Dhillon attended Catholic schools and military academies. Sentencing Dhillon to life with a minimum of 22 years, Judge Paul Sloan said the murder was an act of "utter barbarism". At the time, Trimaan . I am terrified of his actions. Dhillon tried to excuse abandoning the murder scene by saying seeing Alice covered in blood gave him a flashback to a helicopter crash in which five colleagues died, including one who had his throat cut by his visor. He spent time at Sandhurst Academy and had also worked for the Royal Guard, protecting the Royal family on visits to Scotland. After this, Dhillion began to stalk Ruggles by inundating her with "text messages and phone calls," "unwelcome visits to her home," and "unwanted gifts," according to the BBC, and he also "threatened to kill himself." 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Miss Ruggles, originally from near Market Harborough in Leicestershire, had reported her ex-boyfriend Dhillon to the police a number of times before he cut the 24-year-old's throat in October 2016. I want nothing more to do with him. Alice and Trimaan got acquainted with each other after a mutual friend introduced the latter to the former. Dhillon posted letters and poems, and even sent a rambling Facebook message to her mother asking her to persuade Alice to take him back. Speaking from their home in Kent this week, Enikos parents said she had a very lucky escape. A scuffed copy of the Koran. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. We will live the rest of our lives knowing that Alice should have been here with us, wondering what she would have become, imagining all the people she would have continued to affect with her infectious sense of humour and her sheer love of life. He had served in Afghanistan, although not in a combat role, and used his experiences there to try to help his defence. At the time, Trimaan was serving in a non-combat role in Afghanistan. The WORST care homes in England: Interactive map reveals the lowest-rated 2,530 residences - so is there one Do YOU know your Adam and Eve from your Ruby Murray? "We welcomed Trimaan Dhillon into our family and he came across as a normal person," she said. He passed out the following May and was posted with the Royal Regiment of Scotland to Canterbury, Kent. 17.11.2016. 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Sentencing, Dhillon Judge Sloan told him: "Not a shred of remorse have you shown from first to last - indeed you were concentrating so hard on getting your story right when giving evidence you forgot even to shed a crocodile tear.". Utterly remorseless, after his arrest Dhillon denied murdering her despite being found with her blood on his steering wheel. Alice Ruggles is looking forward to a weekend with her new boyfriend, an Army officer who makes her feel safe and happy for the first time in months. He hacked into her Facebook account and sent Mike messages to say she was being unfaithful to him. The NASUWT said the latest offer from the Scottish Government and councils falls short of what teachers have demanded. Dhillon has got in through an open window, launched a surprise attack causing six deep slashes to the neck, and left her dying on the bathroom floor. Miss Ruggles and Dhillon developed an intense relationship over the internet while he was serving in Afghanistan and she was working for Sky in Newcastle. The army came to university to recruit and he passed the selection process and passed out in May 2012, he said. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? Sign up for Bustle UK's twice-weekly newsletter, featuring the latest must-watch TV, moving personal stories, and expert advice on the hottest viral buys. Lance Corporal Trimaan "Harry" Dhillon broke into Alice Ruggles' ground-floor flat in Gateshead and severed her neck, Newcastle Crown Court heard. At 6ft 1ins and 12-and-a-half stone the 2 Scots signaller who was training for the Special Reconnaissance Regiment was nearly a foot taller and three stone heavier than his petrified victim. Ive been living through an endless nightmare, Sue Ruggles said. We all hope to do as much as we can from now on, both on our own and in collaboration with the organizations such as the Suzy Lamplugh Trust and Womens Aid, to learn lessons, to raise awareness, and ultimately as we all sincerely hope to help prevent what happened to Alice happening to others.. Indian-born Dhillon, whose father was a major in the Indian army and who . Lance Corporal Trimaan 'Harry' Dhillon's murder was judged an act of 'utter barbarism' at his sentencing in 2017 Credit: PA:Press Association. He did not react when a jury at Newcastle Crown Court convicted him of murder after they took less than two hours to dismiss his fanciful story that she had accidentally stabbed herself while lunging at him. A new claim for PIP or Adult Disability Payment could help with daily living or mobility costs. Dhillon, an only child, was born in India and moved around as his father was in the army. Tributes paid to 'formidable' Scots community stalwart who lost battle with cancer. He then took Alices phone and murder weapon and fled, disposing of them on his way back to Edinburgh. He was arrested but released without charge and instead given a restraining order by police. Inside one, a beautiful young woman excitedly tries on a new dress in her bedroom. To the outside world the lance corporal, who went by the name Harry, was a hero who served in Afghanistan and wore his 2 Scots uniform with pride. In the meantime he has dumped the murder weapon and her phone. Lance Corporal Trimaan "Harry" Dhillon left . Clive Ruggles said if Dhillon stayed in the UK, the family's views and judge's "pretty severe" remarks would be taken into account before any release. Her flatmate Maxine McGill made the gruesome discovery on the bathroom floor and a harrowing 999 call was played to the jury. Trimaan-Dhillon News: Latest and Breaking News on Trimaan-Dhillon. Ruggles was then forced to contact the Northumbria Police about Dhillion's behaviour for a second time on Oct. 7 2016 having received "a letter and photographs in the post" from him, the BBC reports. 2023 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. PIP health conditions most-likely to be given a weekly payment of up to 156 from DWP. As per Alice Ruggles Trust, he was critical of her appearance and life and even took control of her Facebook account. In evidence, Ms McGill claimed her friend had complained to police about Dhillon's obsessive behaviour but that she felt she had been "palmed off". By last summer Alice suspected he was cheating on her and the relationship began to flounder. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. He left Alice a shadow of her former self and began stalking and harassing her. Alice Ruggles, 24, reported Trimaan "Harry" Dhillon to . 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