Boozed-up Scots kitchen porter facing jail after 'stabbing trees' in bizarre incident
police arrived Gary Gibson was lying on a pavement with a knife next to him.The 46-year-old admitted possession of a blade and threatening or abusive behaviour in Millgate Road on July 31, 2019.Hamilton Sheriff Court heard a householder looked out of his window at 3.20pm to see the accused holding a knife and shouting.Jennifer McCabe, prosecuting, said: “He was stabbing and slashing trees, then fell backwards on to the road where he lay for about a minute.“Gibson eventually got to his feet and walked towards the witness’ car.“Fearing he would attack the car, the householder contacted the police.“The accused then made his way along Hillside Crescent and Hillside Lane.“Police found him in Millgate Road about 3.35pm.