Bonnybridge offender misses court date after assault put him in hospital

An offender who assaulted a teenager – punching him on the head to his injury – has now been attacked himself and put in hospital with concussion.

By Court Reporter

Published 28th Aug 2023, 09:04 BST

Updated 28th Aug 2023, 09:04 BST

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Daniel Nicol, 22, failed to appear at Falkirk Sheriff Court last Thursday having pleaded guilty to assaulting and injuring a 16-year-old boy at Camelon Train Station, Glasgow Road, Camelon on February 28.

He also admitted threatening behaviour – shouting and swearing and repeatedly uttering threats to a man – in Nailer Road, Camelon on March 16.

Dick Sandeman, defence solicitor, told the court Nicol had contacted him to tell him he was not able to attend court because he had been assaulted the night before and had to be taken to hospital.

Nicol attacked the 16-year-old at Camelon Train Station
(Picture: Submitted) — Nicol attacked the 16-year-old at Camelon Train Station (Picture: Submitted)

He was subsequently released but was suffering from a concussion.

“He is unfit to attend,” added Mr Sandeman.

Sheriff Christopher Shead deferred sentence on Nicol, 85 Woodburn Crescent, Bonnybridge, to September 21.