Jury returns 'not proven' verdict on man accused of hammer attack on ex-wife's new partner

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iOS - Android The court heard that a 46-year-old man suffered a head wound that required seven stitches during a disturbance outside McLaughlin's home on January 10 last year.His 34-year-old ex and new partner had driven to Cambusnethan from their Falkirk home in response to what they regarded as a family emergency.McLaughlin's sister also turned up and at one point she and his ex were fighting on the ground.In a police statement, the supposed hammer victim alleged that McLaughlin emerged from his house and "flung fists at" his ex.He said he got out of his car and tried to stop the assault, but he himself was struck on the head.He thought he had been punched, but heard someone shout that he had been hit with a hammer.He then realised he was.

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