'I will smash your specks in and rip your arm off and shove it up your a***.'
Jay Rodgers, 18, lashed out at John Murray aboard a journey between Paisley, Renfrewshire, and Glasgow's Cardonald on January 5 2021.READ MORE:He then went on to spit at Mr Murray as he was leaving the train and made further efforts to do it again.
Rodgers pleaded guilty on Wednesday to assaulting Mr Murray as well as having the bottle in a public place without a reasonable excuse or lawful authority. The court heard Rodgers was on the train from Paisley when he was told to sit down as the carriage was moving."I will smash your specks in and rip your arm off and shove it up your a***."
Mr Murray tried to de-escalate the situation but Rodgers continued his behaviour and made further threats."While doing so, he brandished a Buckfast bottle at Mr Murray saying 'I will smash you with it'."Mr Knox:"While closing the door, Rodgers spat at Mr Murray which landed on the left elbow of his ScotRail jacket.Mr Murray contacted police once he reached Glasgow Central station.Rodgers, of the city's Govan, had his bail continued meantime.
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