Brechin man punched neighbour in retaliation over row involving family member

A Brechin man who punched a neighbour in retaliation over a row involving a family member has been fined £150.

John McLean, 37, of Drumachlie Park, admitted a charge of assault after an incident on September 20.

The court heard there was a disturbance in Drumachlie Loan just before 10pm when a group of youths were confronted by a man but they became abusive and walked on.

Soon after, McLean approached the man and made a remark about him giving his family member a black eye, before punching him in the face.

Defence solicitor Billy Rennie said: “He confronted him with the intention of having words but saw red.”