Ex-Saints footballer convicted of abuse

The woman also told how van Veen would 'clench his teeth and fist' towards her in anger which left her 'threatened, scared and petrified!

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During evidence, van Veen branded her a 'f*****g liar' in shock outbursts from the dock which led to him being reprimanded by the sheriff for his conduct.

John Mulholland, defending, said van Veen had been diagnosed with autism and now takes medication.

He claimed van Veen and the woman shared a 'contemptuous' relationship and that there were issues between the pair right from the start.