Lanarkshire man torched his own car in violent row with family

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A man set fire to his car after an angry confrontation with his mum, sister and ex-partner.Hamilton Sheriff Court heard this week that the women had to restrain Stephen Boyd on a couch after violence flared.

Boyd, 38, of Bothwell Street, Hamilton, admitted throwing water over his sister and hitting her on the head with a cup. The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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Boyd then walked towards his ex and spat in her direction."His mother told him to leave and he drove away. The police arrived and they detained him when he returned about 6.50pm."At that time officers became aware that a vehicle was on fire and Boyd admitted he'd done it."Defence agent Jackson Bateman said his client has mental health issues and