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Dundee postman’s curfew for vicious assault altered so he can get to work

Postman Michael Easton has had his curfew time altered so he can still work.
Postman Michael Easton has had his curfew time altered so he can still work.

A Dundee postman has been allowed to end his daily curfew at 5.30am so he can get to work for 6am to start his postal round.

Michael Easton delivered a blow which left his friend partially deaf and scarred for life and has been placed on a curfew for six months.

Easton booted Scott Campbell in the head and left him lying lifeless unconscious in a pool of blood on the pavement during a birthday night out.

The 33-year-old was also ordered to carry out 210 hours unpaid work in the community as a direct alternative to a prison sentence.

Solicitor Jim Laverty, for Easton, said: “All I would like to say is that Mr Easton is horrified by the injuries he has caused to Mr Campbell.”

Slessor Gardens fight

Dundee Sheriff Court was told both men had been part of a group out celebrating a birthday in the centre of Dundee on July 11 2020.

Fiscal depute Alistair McDermid told the court: “They were in Slessor Gardens when a fight broke out between Mr Campbell and the accused.

“Mr Campbell made his way to Dock Street.

“The accused approached because he was still upset from the previous altercation.

“The complainer leaned forward as if to rugby tackle him.

“The accused kicked him to the head with his right foot, causing him to fall to the ground.

“He was unconscious and bleeding heavily from his head.

“Bystanders took hold of the accused and pulled him away. The accused ran off.”

Accused handed himself in

Some of the party went to Easton’s home and found him pacing up and down in the hallway.

Easton asked: “Is he OK? That wasn’t meant to happen.

“I’m going to tell police it was me.”

The other men returned to the scene and found the victim still lying covered in blood and Easton flagged down police and told them they were looking for him.

Michael Easton
Michael Easton.

He told officers Mr Campbell had knocked his tooth out during the first fracas.

The court was told the victim sustained multiple skull fractures and was left with a two-inch scar.

The court was told he lost his hearing for three months and suffered from memory loss and slurred speech in the aftermath of the assault.

‘Serious injury’

Easton, 33, of Candle Lane, Dundee, admitted assaulting Mr Campbell by kicking him on the head and knocking him unconscious.

He admitted knocking Mr Campbell to the ground in Dock Street and leaving him severely injured and permanently disfigured and impaired.

Mr Laverty said: “The complainer was part of Mr Easton’s group and an acquaintance and someone he regards as a friend of sorts.

“That’s what makes the situation worse.”

Sheriff Alistair Carmichael said: “It’s a serious offence.

“The kick to Mr Campbell’s head resulted in him falling over, knocking his head against the ground, and suffering a serious injury as a result.”