Blade thug battered partner's uncle with machete in row over £130k in safe

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A pensioner was left scarred for life by his niece’s partner in a bitter row with his sister over £130,000 of cash kept in their father’s safe.Derek Robertson was ambushed in his home by Barry Marshall and his accomplice Marion Hawkins, who demanded he hand over the money.The machete attack happened on the same day his sister Greta Robertson, 64, reported him to police for refusing to hand over the safe which was being kept at his property in Maybole, Ayrshire.She was forced to deny having any knowledge of the attack on her brother.Marshall – later identified by police as the partner of Greta’s daughter Jade – and his friend Hawkins repeatedly struck Derek, 69, with the weapon as he tried to defend himself during the attack.The pair left without the money but Derek suffered stab wounds.Derek and his siblings had agreed he would look after the cash while their dad was in hospital.However, Greta – who had power of attorney over their dad Hamilton’s personal affairs – then demanded it be returned.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

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