A man was badly injured in an assault outside a Kirkcaldy bar after an insulting comment made to a woman.
Sean Foley, 19, of Templehall Avenue, Kirkcaldy, admitted that on February 15 2013 at Dunearn Drive, Kirkcaldy, he assaulted Brian McLachlan, struck him on the head causing him to fall to the ground, repeatedly kicked him on the head, all to his severe injury and permanent disfigurement.
He further admitted behaving in a threatening or abusive manner by shouting, swearing, making threats of violence and throwing bottles. He also admitted failing to appear in court in connection with the incident on September 2 2014.
Depute fiscal Azrah Yousaf said a party had been taking place at a bar. Foley was not at the party but was outside talking to people he knew in a car at around 11.45pm.
A woman went outside from the party to have a smoke and was talking to Mr McLachlan when somebody shouted ‘Fatty’ at her. The woman ignored it but Mr McLachlan felt it to be “offensive and unnecessary” and an argument broke out which led to the attack.
A bottle was brandished during the altercation and Foley shouted: “Let’s do him”.
During the assault, Mr McLachlan sustained a cut to his lip requiring 22 stitches which will leave scarring.
Sheriff Charles MacNair called for reports. Foley, in custody for another matter, is due to be sentenced on March 2.