A road rage motorist who ran a blade down another driver’s face has been jailed for 28 months.
Court hears details of attack
Airdrie Sheriff Court heard that Shaun Wilson lost his temper after being forced onto the pavement to pass parked cars. The 36-year-old admitted striking a man on the face with a knife in Stanmore Avenue, Lanark, on March 1 this year.
Jack Lindsay, prosecuting, said the victim was driving shortly after 4pm with his partner and another female in the car. Cars were parked on the street, making it too narrow for vehicles to pass each other, and the victim delayed until he thought the road was clear.
Mr Lindsay told the court: “He moved out to proceed but as he did so Wilson drove towards him in the opposite direction. The victim stopped and reversed out of the way and Wilson mounted the kerb and drove past, sounding his horn.”
“The victim stopped again because of more oncoming traffic. Wilson got out of his car and approached the victim who lowered his window. Wilson shouted ‘You f*****g daftie’ then reached in with his right hand which held a small bladed object.”
“He pressed the blade to the left side of the victim’s face and attempted to drag it down his face. This caused a small laceration to the top of his neck, just below the ear. The victim grabbed his arm but Wilson pulled clear and walked away from the vehicle.”
Police were able to trace Wilson through CCTV footage.
Wilson's criminal record described as 'deplorable'
Sheriff Derek Livingston said Wilson had a “deplorable” criminal record, culminating in a prison sentence of four years and three months at the High Court. Defence solicitor Alanah Campbell said her client had kept out of trouble for some time before this latest incident and had been “trying to turn his life around”. She described his actions that day as “spontaneous”.
Sheriff Livingston told Wilson: “You’re quite fortunate not to be facing a murder charge as taking a knife down someone’s throat can have a fatal outcome.” Wilson will be supervised for a period when he is freed from prison.
