Beaton

American

[beet-n] / ˈbit n /

noun

Sir Cecil (Walter Hardy), 1904–80, English photographer, writer, and theatrical designer.

Beaton British

/ ˈbiːtən /

noun

Sir Cecil ( Walter Hardy ). 1904–80, British photographer, noted esp for his society portraits

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Michael Beaton, 35, was struck by a car driven by 21-year-old Richard Mullan and stabbed by Alexander McQuillan, 27, in Greenock on 26 November 2023.

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During a chase, Mullan hit Mr Beaton while he was trying to hit co-accused McQuillan.

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McQuillan then stabbed Mr Beaton with a machete while he lay on the road badly injured.

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He said Mullan and Mr Beaton had been out in Greenock that night "apparently searching" for McQuillan.

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McQuillan and an associate approached Mr Beaton's car, the victim got out of the car and there was a "verbal exchange" between the three men.

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