Former Officer Jailed for Attempted Murder

William McBurnie, a former police officer from Northern Ireland, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for the attempted murder of his ex-partner, Zoe Turnbull, and her mother, Beverly Turnbull. The incident occurred on December 7, 2022, when McBurnie, heavily intoxicated, drove his car at high speed through the window of Turnbull's funeral home in Jedburgh, narrowly missing both women. During the court proceedings, it was revealed that McBurnie had been drinking since early morning and had previously harassed Zoe with unwanted communications after their breakup. The judge described his actions as cowardly and noted the long-lasting harm caused to both victims, particularly Zoe, who now suffers from significant health issues. McBurnie was also placed under a non-harassment order, preventing any future contact with the victims. His driving license was revoked for 16-and-a-half years due to the severity of the crime and his prior knowledge of the dangers of drunk driving.