A person was attacked exterior an East Kilbride pub after refusing handy over a cigarette.
The sufferer was kicked and stamped on as he lay unconscious on the bottom, Hamilton Sheriff Court docket heard on Friday.
Callum McConville, of Lindores Drive, East Kilbride, admitted participating within the assault in Foremost Road on July 28.
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The courtroom heard the 18-year-old held his palms up right away, telling officers who arrested him: "I totally admit to it. No hiding in any respect. I did that. I am unable to deny it."
Neil Thomson, prosecuting, mentioned the sufferer was smoking exterior a pub at 1am when three males, together with McConville, crossed the road and walked in the direction of him.
Mr Thomson acknowledged: "One of many group requested for a cigarette and that request was rejected.
"The sufferer started to stroll away however was adopted by the three males who ran up behind him.
"He was punched to the top which precipitated him to fall.
"Whereas he was on the bottom the group kicked him and stamped on his physique. Throughout this episode he misplaced consciousness.
"Members of the general public intervened and the police have been summoned. When officers arrived McConville and the others have been nonetheless close by.
"The sufferer was taken to hospital. He had a lump and bruising to his head, however determined to go away the hospital earlier than an examination was accomplished."
Mr Thomson mentioned one other man, Steven Irvine, 31, has already appeared in courtroom and admitted participating within the assault.
One other teenager who was additionally concerned was reported to the kids's panel.
McConville, a scholar, appeared as a primary offender.
Sheriff Thomas Millar deferred sentence till subsequent month for a legal justice social work report and allowed him to stay on bail.
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