A Fraserburgh man has been left “disfigured” following a fight with a couple over money for sex that resulted in him being robbed.
Martin Noble admitted at Aberdeen Sherrif Court to attacking Raymond Buchan in March 2020 and leaving the victim with a “permanent scar” on his head.
The 33-year old claimed he heard “raised voices” between Mr Buchan and co-accused Stephanie Saunders, who he was in a long-term relationship with at the time.
The situation escalated with Noble scuffling with Buchan in a stairwell near Mid Street, Fraserburgh.
Saunders meanwhile pled guilty to stealing Mr Buchan’s wallet containing £80 prior to the attack.
The court heard that Mr Buchan had given Saunders £40 earlier that day on the understanding that it was for sex – but a disagreement later broke out over the issue.
She was struggling with a drug addiction at the time.
Sheriff William Summers told Noble that due to his previous convictions “it is quite clear there is no alternative but a custodial sentence”.
He sentenced Noble to 21 months imprisonment for assault, while Saunders received four months for theft.
Fraserburgh man left ‘permanently scarred’ after altercation with couple over money for sex
