The 74-year-old woman who tried to fend him off despite being affected by Alzheimer's Disease.
The victim's son later checked footage from a security camera fitted to keep tabs on his mum due to her frail condition.McArdle was soon arrested, but claimed he was"having a laugh" with the woman.
He is now behind bars after he pleaded guilty at the High Court in Glasgow to the sexual assault and attempted rape of the pensioner.The court heard how the victim lived alone, but had regular carers.Prosecutor Lorraine Glancy KC told how the attack was"caught in its entirety" by an internal Ring security camera installed by the OAP's son.The pair initially chatted about the recent festive period - McArdle then asked if the victim's carers were due that day.
Miss Glancy continued:"At this time, he observed that McArdle had been in the house and he appeared to be making unwanted sexual advances towards his mother.The son immediately handed over his phone with the incriminating footage.He told police:"The old woman mentioned something about her leg.No further information was given on how the woman was affected by the ordeal.Louise Arrol KC, defending, did not ask for McArdle's bail to be continued.
Lady Stacey told him:"You will be remanded in custody now as a prison sentence is inevitable for such a crime."
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