Crime & Courts Aberdeen thug admits assaulting man By Danny McKay August 16 2019, 5:55 pm August 16 2019, 5:55 pm Share Aberdeen thug admits assaulting man Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/crime-courts/3616314/aberdeen-thug-admits-assaulting-man/ Copy Link Aberdeen Sheriff Court An Aberdeen man has been ordered to carry out unpaid work after assaulting another man and leaving him injured. Martin Hill or Dorrans, 39, appeared at Aberdeen Sheriff Court in relation to the incident on Kepplehills Drive, Bucksburn, on October 23 last year. He previously admitted assaulting the man to his injury by repeatedly punching him on the head. Defence solicitor John Ferrie said there had been “bad blood” between the men and that his client had “changed his attitude” since the offence. Keep up to date with the latest news with The Evening Express newsletter Mr Ferrie added: “It’s quite clear from the report he needs help with victim empathy, help with family life, help with a number of matters.” Sheriff Ian Wallace imposed a community payback order as an alternative to a custodial sentence. He ordered Dorrans, whose address was given as Pennan Road, Aberdeen, to be supervised for 12 months and carry out 100 hours of unpaid work. This article originally appeared on the Evening Express website. For more information, read about our new combined website.
