Care worker struck off after murdering wife at North Berwick home on New Year's Day

A social care worker who murdered his wife in a knife attack at their home on New Year’s Day has been struck off.

Mompati Dodo Isaacs was found guilty of Keotshepile Naso Isaacs murder in September after repeatedly stabbing her on the head, neck and body at their home in North Berwick on January 1, 2024.

In October last year, he received a life prison sentence with a minimum of 21 years behind bars.

Judge Lady Ross, at the time of the sentencing, said: “This was a brutal and violent attack with a knife against your wife who was utterly defenceless.

“This was an utterly despicable act.”

Keotshepile Naso Isaacs was murdered by her husband Police Scotland

Detective Chief Inspector Debbie Duncan said: “We hope this sentence brings some form of comfort to the family of Naso, whose loss continues to be deeply felt. Our thoughts remain with her loved ones.

“This was a heartbreaking and senseless crime that took the life of a much-loved woman and devoted mother of three.

“We remain committed to bringing those who commit such violent acts to justice.”

The Scottish Social Services Council removed him from the register on Thursday following his murder conviction.

Isaacs had worked in the sector since 2019, with his place of employment listed as London.

He was given the opportunity to have his case heard by a fitness to practice panel but failed to respond to the regulator and was struck off.