A WOMAN who killed her lover after smacking him with a bottle of whisky she bought for his birthday has been jailed for more than seven years.

Alexis Cook attacked James McGrogan on the day he turned 54 in March this year.

The 32-year-old was later heard stating: “I hit him with a Jim Beam bottle. I think I gave him a bad one this time.”

Cook today returned to the dock having earlier pleaded guilty to a culpable homicide charge.

Lord Mulholland locked up for seven years and three months.

The judge said Cook had attacked James, adding: “You did not summon help and left him to his fate. His fate was his death.

“He was much loved by his family and is dearly missed. His death has had a profound effect on them.”

Cook showed no emotion as he was lead handcuffed to the cells.

The killing occurred at James' flat in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, on March 13.

The couple had been dating for around two years.