George Spence was sentenced at Glasgow High Court today after he admitted carrying our a terrifying hammer attack on Jack O'Neill at Sizzlers fast food restaurant.
A dad who attacked a man with a hammer amid claims his son had been threatened has been jailed for almost four years.
First offender Spence, 48, returned to the dock at the High Court in Glasgow having previously admitted to assaulting Mr O'Neill to his severe injury, permanent disfigurement and impairment as well as to the danger of his life. He told Spence: "Even if you were motivated by protective paternal instinct, there is no provocation, as understood in law, and there is no justification for your actions. If you were concerned for the safety on your son, you ought to have contacted police.
Prosecutor Angela Gray earlier told how Mr O'Neill had been going to Sizzlers that night when he spotted a Subaru Impreza pulling up nearby. The motor was driven by Spence's son George jnr, 23, with his dad the passenger."Spence was holding a ballpoint-head hammer. He swung it and tried to hit him."Miss Gray: "Spence followed him into the shop to continue the attack. George jnr got out, made his way into Sizzlers and shouted at his father to get back in the car.
Danmark Seneste Nyt, Danmark Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også læse nyheder, der ligner denne, som vi har indsamlet fra andre nyhedskilder.
Glasgow Warriors to raise funds for the Glasgow Children’s Hospital CharityThe campaign has been named ‘Fighting For Our Families’.
Læs mere »
George Redmond: Glasgow’s wake-up call from BirminghamI HAVE been saying it since I came back into the council last year that it wasn’t going to be long before we saw a council going bust in this…
Læs mere »
Hammer blow for Ireland as Evan Ferguson ruled out of France and Holland gamesFerguson reported into the Ireland camp on Sunday evening for assessment but did not take part in yesterday’s training session
Læs mere »
Police issue CCTV appeal after 'hammer-wielding burglar' targets Manchester homeOfficers say the man could have 'vital information'
Læs mere »
Man battered EIGHT times with hammer during takeaway attackA DAD who brutally attacked a man with a hammer amid claims his son had been threatened has been jailed for almost four years.
Læs mere »
'Threatening' note left on Glasgow nurse's car warning 'keep your eyes open'Glasgow nurse, Chelsea, ws left worried after reading the folded-up note hidden under the windscreen wiper of her car which was parked outside her flat yesterday morning.
Læs mere »