A 74-year-old man, Malcolm Potier, is accused of strangling Kirsty O’Donnell, 51, during a performance of the musical “We Will Rock You” at the London Coliseum. According to court reporting in the cases referenced, the incident occurs on 7 June 2023, when O’Donnell sings along to the show. The accounts describe an altercation in which Potier allegedly puts his hands around her neck after the singing. One report adds that O’Donnell’s companion tells her to “shut the f*** up,” framing the dispute as part of a wider confrontation at the theatre. The reporting also states that Potier is an ex-Scottish laird, though details beyond the allegation of the strangling are not consistently elaborated in the provided excerpts. The theatre includes music by Queen’s Brian May, and the alleged attack is connected to the press night/early public showing at the venue. The provided summaries describe accusations made in court but do not include outcomes such as verdict or sentencing.
Man accused of strangling theatre-goer after singing during We Will Rock You
A 74-year-old man, Malcolm Potier, is accused of strangling Kirsty O’Donnell, 51, during a performance of the musical “We Will Rock You” at the London Coliseum. According to court reporting in the cas...
- Malcolm Potier, 74, is accused of attacking Kirsty O’Donnell, 51, at the London Coliseum.
- The incident is alleged to happen on 7 June 2023 during “We Will Rock You.”
- The altercation follows O’Donnell singing along to the performance.
- Court reporting described Potier allegedly placing his hands around O’Donnell’s neck.
- One account says the dispute includes O’Donnell being told to “shut the f*** up” by a companion.
Malcolm Potier, 74, put his hands around the neck of Kirsty O'Donnell, 51, after she sang along to the show at the London Coliseum on June 7, 2023.
3 hours agoMalcolm Potier, 74, put his hands around the neck of Kirsty O'Donnell, 51, after she sang along to the show at the London Coliseum on June 7, 2023.
3 hours agoMalcolm Potier, 74, allegedly put his hands around the neck of Kirsty O'Donnell, 51, after she sang along to the show at the London Coliseum on June 7, 2023.
2 days agoMalcolm Potier, 74, allegedly put his hands around the neck of Kirsty O'Donnell, 51, after she sang along to the show at the London Coliseum on June 7, 2023.
2 days agoMalcolm Potier, 74, allegedly attacked Kirsty O'Donnell, 51, during a press night at the London Coliseum on June 7, 2023.
2 days agoMalcolm Potier, 74, allegedly attacked Kirsty O'Donnell, 51, during a press night at the London Coliseum on June 7, 2023.
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