William CottleFuelled by jealousy and owed $400, William Hillis Cottle went on a violent rampage, a court has heard. Consumed by rage over the unpaid debt, the defendant drove at the victim, causing him to take evasive action. When the victim stopped in Mosgiel, the defendant pulled in behind him then proceeded to ram the Toyota Hilux three times. Cottle went to his ex-girlfriend’s house in Green Island and sat there until she was dropped off by the man. What followed was a "prolonged and violent attack".Cottle dropped the axe and punched the victim in the head and body 15 times.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 11, 2018 18:22 UTC