A pensioner was attacked and robbed by two thugs in his Hamilton residence.
The 68-year-old man was knocked to the ground by the intruders, who then pressured him to present them his financial institution playing cards and PIN quantity.
One of many attackers, William McInnes, 41, was spared a jail sentence when he appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Courtroom this week.
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He admitted collaborating within the theft on the pensioner's residence in Arden Highway, in March 2020.
McInnes had put the blame for the theft on one other man who died final summer season earlier than he may face trial.
However he then modified his plea to responsible.
A pockets, cash, alcohol, a cell phone and different gadgets had been taken from the sufferer and his financial institution card was used to attempt to get cash from an ATM.
McInnes, of Hamilton, spent greater than a 12 months in jail awaiting trial earlier than getting bail.
The courtroom heard he has habit points and he was assessed for a drug therapy and testing order earlier than returning to the dock for sentencing this week.
Defence agent Andy Thomson mentioned McInnes was launched in June final 12 months after spending 15 months in custody awaiting trial.
The solicitor added: "He has been on a bail curfew since then.
"Provided that backdrop, I ponder if he may very well be given an opportunity with a drug therapy and testing order."
Sheriff John Speir mentioned the evaluation was "very optimistic" and McInnes ought to be "recommended" for his engagement with drug staff.
The sheriff instructed him: "Within the circumstances I am ready to comply with the advice of the report and impose an 18-month DTTO."
He warned McInnes that he will probably be beneath supervision and if he would not cooperate he may return to jail.
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