William McAslan and his accomplices had turned up at a flat in Wishaw looking for cannabis.
The victim was temporarily blinded by the liquid but was spared further injury when he persuaded the thugs that he wasn't the person they were after.
The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.He admitted that, while acting with unknown others, he forced entry to the flat and assaulted the victim with intent to rob him. Aga Mathieson, prosecuting, told the court: "The complainer, who is aged 20, saw four individuals outside his flat about 11pm."The man was seized and the accused McAslan threw a liquid into his eyes. The complainer could smell petrol or diesel."The complainer was trying to explain he was not the person they appeared to have an issue with.
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