Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the regionFitzsimmons, of Kilwinning, Ayrshire, admitted striking Mohammad Akhtar repeatedly on the hand and face with a sword to his severe injury, permanent disfigurement and permanent impairment.The attack happened at Madras Cottage in Blantyre, on April 5 last year.Hamilton Sheriff Court heard that Mohammad was working when Fitzsimmons entered the takeaway at about 10pm.Prosecutor Jennifer Cunningham said: “He swung the sword towards Mr Akhtar who put his hands up to defend himself and was struck on the right hand.
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