The incident took place last summer and was captured on CCTV.
A Paisley thug who repeatedly tried to strike an unknown man with a knife could be facing a jail term.
Procurator fiscal depute Flora Napier told Paisley Sheriff Court that, at the time of the horrifying ordeal, Paisley town centre was busy with pedestrians and vehicles due to it being a sunny day. Download the free Renfrewshire Live app today Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.
There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies.The prosecutor told Paisley Sheriff Court: “At about 1.30pm on Sunday, June 5, 2022, the couple were with their nine-year-old daughter and left Morrisons supermarket on foot towards Bridge Street. “The male kicked the accused and ran away with his wife and child. A passer-by saw this incident and contacted police giving a description of the accused.
“The accused was not formally cautioned and charged for the assault as this crime was not confirmed until after the accused was arrested and taken to a custody suite.”
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