Moment Stuart Hogg arrives at court as ex-Scotland rugby star stands trial for ‘domestic abuse & stalking’
STUART Hogg has arrived at court as his trial for alleged domestic abuse and stalking begins.
The rugby star is accused of domestic abuse charges spanning seven years.
The 32-year-old former Scotland ace also faces claims he sent "alarming and distressing" messages to his estranged wife, Gillian Hogg.
He was flanked by his mum and dad as he arrived at Selkirk Sheriff Court on Monday morning to face trial.
Hogg, who now plays for French club Montpellier, was seen wearing a navy blue suit, a checked shirt, and a poppy as he walked into court with his parents, Margaret and John.
He also appeared to be wearing a black protective cover over his left hand.
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Initially due to stand trial in September, Hogg was arrested the day before the hearing over new stalking allegations and breach of bail claims.
The trial was postponed to November after three additional charges were added, including one of causing fear to a second alleged victim Ms Jill O'Donnell.
The charges allege that Hogg's conduct caused "fear or alarm" to O'Donnell on April 1, 2023, and August 23, 2023.
Hogg has been accused of monitoring Gillian's communications and controlling her family life under section one of the Domestic Abuse Scotland Act.
He was previously nicked in February and July.
In May, he appeared in the dock where he denied abusing and stalking his estranged wife Gillian, 37, over a seven-year period.
We told last month how the start date for Hogg's trial was set for today after he missed a court appearance, with his lawyer told a hearing he'd been "excused".
Hogg is now facing trial for allegedly engaging in an "abusive" course of behaviour.
The full-back denies all charges, including abusing and stalking Gillian over seven years.