A Kirkcaldy teenager who permanently disfigured a man by repeatedly kicking him in the head has been given a custodial sentence of more than 18 months.
Sean Foley, 19, of Templehall Avenue, appeared at Dunfermline Sheriff Court to be sentenced for the offence, which took place more than three years ago.
He 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 in September 2014.
The court was previously told that 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 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.
During the vicious assault, Mr McLachlan sustained a cut to his lip requiring 22 stitches which will leave scarring.
Sheriff Charles MacNair said: “Whatever set this off, it was completely disproportionate, the force you used.”
He sentenced Foley to 16 months’ detention for the assault and a further 81 days for failing to appear in court.