A man with a history of domestic abuse has admitted murdering his former partner a day after learning she had begun another relationship.

Lee Inglis pled guilty at the High Court in Edinburgh to stabbing Stacey Hogg to death in her home in Hawick earlier this year.

BBC Scotland News has learned that the 39-year-old had twice avoided prison for previous knife attacks on the mother of three.

He was still serving a home curfew and an unpaid work order when he killed the 35-year-old in June.

He waited until his curfew ended at 07:00 before making the three-minute journey from his parents' home to Stacey's house.

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The court heard that he slipped in through the back door and attacked Stacey as she came down the stairs.

She suffered "catastrophic wounds" to her neck and head. Police found her in a pool of blood on a downstairs bathroom floor.

The court heard that when he was arrested by police he told them: "I intended to cut off her head."

"If I couldn't have her, nobody would," he added.

Inglis will be sentenced at the High Court in Edinburgh on 5 November.

Inglis had a history of domestic abuse against his former partner.

He was sentenced to 150 hours of unpaid work in 2022 for assaulting Stacey and threatening to kill her with a kitchen knife.

Court records show he admitted injuring her by putting his hands around her neck and causing her to fall to the ground and strike her head.

He avoided prison again last year after being convicted of holding a knife to her throat and cutting her face.

He was sentenced to 200 hours of unpaid work, two years of supervision and a night-time home curfew.

The Border Telegraph, a local newspaper, reported that Sheriff Peter Paterson said at the time that the offence met the threshold for custody.

But he took into account the "complex family dynamic" and that the victim was opposed to a non-harassment order being imposed.

Stacey's death led to an outpouring of anger and grief in Hawick.

Her funeral service was moved to the town hall to accommodate the number of mourners and an online fundraiser to provide support for her children raised more than £45,000.

A family statement at the time described her as "a sister, a daughter, a mother and a friend who was taken from us far too soon.

"She was a cherished daughter, an amazing sister and a loyal friend who touched the lives of so many.

"Her kindness, strength and love will never be forgotten, and she will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her."

Det Insp Ross Duthie, of Police Scotland, said he hoped the outcome of the court proceedings brought some comfort to Stacey's family.

"This was a horrific incident which understandably caused a lot of concern in the local area, and I would like to thank the community for their patience and assistance throughout our investigation," he said.

"Inglis is a violent and dangerous individual who will now face the consequences of his despicable actions."

The case is one of a series of high profile violent crimes against women and girls in Scotland in recent months.

Stacy Hunter, 35, was murdered by her estranged husband, Jim Mair, at her home near Houston in Renfrewshire in July. His body was found nearby.

Three weeks earlier he had appeared in court accused of strangling her and was released on bail.

Her family say they saw clear signs she was being manipulated, controlled and abused by Mair, long before the murder.

Vicki Solomon, 44, died after being found seriously injured in a house in the East Craigs area of Edinburgh in July.

Her former partner Lee Grennan was charged with her murder and made no plea when he appeared in court. He was found dead at HMP Edinburgh a few days later.

The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner confirmed Police Scotland had been contacted before the fatal attack on the mother-of-two.

Meanwhile, police officer Alan Greer - who took his own life in May - was revealed to be a violent rapist who attacked and attempted to murder women over 14 years.

Police Scotland chief constable Jo Farrell said this week that 45 serving officers are currently suspended over allegations of violence against women and girls.

First Minister John Swinney has described violence against women and girls as a "national emergency".

He says he will introduce misogyny education in schools across Scotland and has confirmed a GPS tracking pilot for people on bail - including those accused of domestic abuse - will begin next year.

If you or someone you know have been affected by domestic abuse, you can find more information about organisations that can help at BBC Action Line.