A man who was escorted from the door of an Aberdeen nightclub used the n-word against the bouncer who had denied him entry, a court has heard.
Oil and gas worker David Edwards appeared in the dock at Aberdeen Sheriff Court and admitted using the vile racist slur against a doorman at ATIK nightclub in the centre of the city.
It was stated that following the incident the bouncer was left “offended” and “embarrassed” by Edwards’ bigoted remark.
The 22-year-old’s solicitor told the court that his client “doesn’t consider himself a racist”.
Edwards narrowly avoided a prison sentence in 2019 when he brutally attacked two strangers after attending the Cove Gala celebrations in Aberdeen.
At the time, it was stated in court that Edwards punched one man and almost blinded another as he attempted to force his finger into his eye.
Accused used n-word
Fiscal depute Stephanie Cardow said that at around 11pm on May 25 last year witnesses observed Edwards approach ATIK nightclub on Bridge Place with his friends.
“He was informed he was not permitted to enter due to his behaviour,” she said.
However, as the doorman escorted Edwards away from the nightclub’s entrance, he turned and stated “get away from me” and directed the racist n-word term at him.
Ms Cardow told the court the bouncer told police he considered this word to be racist and was offended and embarrassed by it.
Edwards, South Street, Mintlaw, pleaded guilty to one charge of acting in a racially aggravated manner towards an employee of ATIK nightclub.
‘Doesn’t consider himself a racist’
His defence solicitor, Gregor Kelly, said that during Edwards’ arrest, he stated: “I would like to apologise for my actions”.
“He works offshore with men of many different nationalities and doesn’t consider himself a racist,” Mr Kelly added.
“He believes it was due to his level of intoxication and he has abstained since this incident – but there’s no justification for his disgusting utterances.”
Sheriff Nigel Cooke described Edwards’ offence as a “serious matter” and fined him a total of £520.
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