Man jailed for stabbing pensioner trying to break up pub brawl
It happened at the 100 acres bar in Rutherglen in 2021
A man who stabbed a 76-year-old man trying to separate a bar brawl was jailed today for 21 months.
Martin Allan, 33, lashed out at John McLean at 100 Acres Bar in Rutherglen on September 26 2021.
Mr McLean got involved after Allan earlier attempted to strike Ryan Walsh who was involved in another fight.
Allan pled guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court to severely injuring and permanently disfiguring Mr McLean.
The first time offender also admitted assaulting Mr Walsh.
Prosecutor Jessica McGowan stated that the man had an altercation with Mr Walsh.
Miss McGowan said: "Allan reached into the waistband of his jeans and took out a bladed article and struck out towards Mr Walsh.
"This caused a disturbance and Mr McLean approached Allan to separate him from Mr Walsh."
Allan asked Mr McLean: "What are you wanting?."
Mr McLean "believing he was under attack" punched Allan.
Miss McGowan added: "Allan made several blows with the blade causing Mr McLean injury."
He was treated for 10 and 11 inch wounds to the torso as well as cuts to his chest and right arm.
Elaine Rae, defending, told the court that electrical engineer Allan is a new dad with his partner giving birth yesterday.
The lawyer added: "He appreciates the seriousness of these charges."