Thug who repeatedly struck man with broken bottle in Paisley flat remanded in custody

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A thug who repeatedly struck a man with a broken bottle has been remanded in custody for background reports after being slammed by a sheriff for “not taking matters seriously”.

Ian Leonard appeared in the dock at Paisley Sheriff Court for sentencing after admitting in February to assaulting David Downs and threatening police officers.

Sheriff Gillian Craig deferred sentence for the preparation of background reports but, at the calling of the case, the report wasn’t available and Leonard was to blame.

The 33-year admitted he assaulted Mr Downs on December 8, 2020, at a flat in Paisley’s Stock Street. Leonard repeatedly struck Downs to the body with a broken bottle causing him “severe injury” and permanent disfigurement.On the same date, Leonard also caused “fear or alarm” in Paisley’s Espedair Street by shouting, swearing and threatening police officers with violence.Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies. Available on both Android and Apple.