Freed Lanarkshire prisoner admits drink and drug-fuelled rampage in Shotts

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A freed prisoner went on a drink and drug-fuelled rampage at the home of a complete stranger on the day he was released.Colin Daffurn smashed ornaments and lights, poured vodka over newly washed clothes and pulled the terrified householder down a flight of stairs.He then started banging on the door of the man’s neighbour who didn’t know him either.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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He was ranting incoherently about someone being inside.“He took a bottle of vodka from the kitchen and poured it all over freshly washed garments on a clothes horse.“He threw ornaments and vases about, pulled a light fitting from the ceiling and broke a lamp shade.“He was told he must have the wrong house.“But Daffurn then pushed the householder against a wall and pulled him down the stairs and out of the open front door.“The householder was pinned down, but finally escaped and