A person was cleared this week of a knife assault on his accomplice at his Blantyre dwelling.
Hamilton Sheriff Court docket heard that the sufferer wanted stitches in a severe wound to her ear.
Mark Brown, of Camelon Crescent, was accused of assaulting her to her extreme damage and everlasting disfigurement on January 8 final 12 months.
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Nevertheless, a jury returned a majority not responsible verdict after trial.
The sufferer stated she fled the home after Brown, 53, lashed out with a knife and threatened to kill her.
However Brown, a forensic psychology pupil, denied the allegation and claimed the damage should have been triggered when she fell after consuming.
The court docket heard the couple had been consuming alcohol collectively on the evening of the alleged assault.
Defence agent Gerry McGuire stated the lady might give no cause why Brown ought to all of the sudden "flip into some form of maniac" and assault her.
Brown claimed his accomplice wasn't injured when he went to mattress and urged she fell sooner or later later.
Mr McGuire identified that police discovered no traces of blood on any knives in the home.
He additionally referred to a blood-soaked pillow, saying that contradicted the sufferer's declare that she left the home after being assaulted and did not return that evening.
Mr McGuire informed the jury: "She's making up a narrative. She injured herself and blames Mr Brown."
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