A thug set his ex-partner’s BMW on hearth in the course of the evening inflicting £22,000 value of injury.
Anthony Watson burnt the hair from his hand when he set his former companion’s automobile on hearth within the small hours of February 18 final 12 months in Paisley’s Jura Highway.
Watson, who has spent a number of durations in custody, appeared within the dock at Paisley Sheriff Courtroom from HMP Low Moss in Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire and was ordered to return there for 3 months after admitting the wilful fire-raising assault.
Prosecutor Dana Barclay advised the court docket: “Round 1.45am, the complainer’s CCTV digicam confirmed a male wearing black clothes and sporting a balaclava.
“The male, now generally known as the accused, was carrying a plastic gasoline can and approaching the complainer’s black BMW.
“The CCTV captured the accused set alight an merchandise and throw it onto the automobile’s windscreen earlier than making off on foot.
“The complainer regarded out her window and noticed her automobile to be alight with the alarm additionally sounding.
“A neighbour additionally noticed the accused operating away clutching his hand, which was believed to be a potential damage. Police had been contacted and attended.
“The watch commander confirmed the fireplace was wilful and the CCTV was seen by law enforcement officials.
“The accused was traced at a close-by Travelodge resort with a swollen hand and the hair seemed to be singed off. He was arrested and brought to Helen Road police workplace. He acknowledged, ‘I wasn’t there’ when cautioned and charged.”
It was confirmed by Ms Barclay and the defence that the worth of injury was £22,000.
Watson’s defence lawyer advised the court docket how his shopper had beforehand spent the equal of 300 days in remand for this offence.
The case had beforehand gone to trial however was abandoned. Watson was later then reindicted.
Watson’s solicitor stated his shopper had little recollection of what occurred after consuming alcohol and medicines. He added: “Mr Watson understands his ex-partner has moved on, as has he and he's in a brand new relationship.”
Sentencing, Sheriff Bruce Erroch KC commented: “You have got accepted duty.”
Sheriff Erroch KC jailed Watson for 3 months and imposed a non-harassment order for 5 years prohibiting him from contacting or approaching his ex-partner.
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