The case against a man accused of chopping off a disabled woman’s hand has been continued again.
Stephen Brisbane, 33, is alleged to have carried out the attack in the early hours of February 14, severing pensioner Sandra McGowan’s hand and stealing items from her house in Charleston.
Glasgow High Court was told yesterday additional reports required to progress the case would not be available until December 10 at the earliest.
As well as being charged with causing the amputation, Brisbane has been accused of the ancient Scots law crime of Hamesucken – attacking someone in their own home.
Brisbane is also accused of entering Ms McGowan’s home, demanding drugs and money, searching her handbag and purse, stealing an electronic door fob, remote controls and a mobile phone holder.
He is further accused of assaulting the pensioner, causing her to fall from her wheelchair and severing her hand with a knife, causing her to lose consciousness.
Prosecutors claim Brisbane then took the hand away, robbed Miss McGowan of a ring and failed to seek medical assistance for her.
He is also accused of threatening his sister with violence, demanding her mobile phone and stealing a phone.
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