Dad-of-two Martin McCormick avoided a jail sentence when a sheriff acknowledged he had been 'considerably provoked' by the victim.
Dad-of-two Martin McCormick avoided a jail sentence when a sheriff acknowledged he had been "considerably provoked" by the victim.
McCormick, 36, of Melrose Avenue, Holytown, admitted assaulting a man in Muir Street on June 5 last year.Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7. The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.An allegation that he stamped on the victim's head was dropped.Defence agent Tom Watters said the victim had been thrown out of a pub earlier. He made nasty comments about people, including McCormick's partner.
Mr Watters said: "My client was standing at a taxi rank when the man threw a can that hit him on the shoulder.Sheriff Ray Small noted that McCormick had a previous conviction for assault, telling him: "You could be facing custody but I take account of the good background report. You have a job and family responsibilities."However, I'm dealing with only a momentary lapse, a loss of temper." Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire.
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