Scots cabbie sent cyclist flying into air after driving minibus at him in traffic row
dailyrecord.co.ukA cabbie who deliberately drove an eight-seater minibus at a cyclist who had criticised his driving, seriously injuring him, has been warned by a sheriff that he faces jail.
Charles Yorston, 60, "jerked" his Ford Tourneo minibus to the right just as the cyclist, Andrew Learmonth, drew level with his driver's window.The resulting impact sent Mr Learmonth, a prison officer out for an evening ride, into mid-air.Tangled in the wreckage of his machine, he travelled right across the road and struck his head on the far kerb, cracking his helmet, chipping his glasses, writing off his bike, tearing his clothing, and leaving him with cuts, bruises, and a fractured right elbow that still causes him pain nearly three years later.A sheriff said he was lucky not to have been killed.Falkirk Live brings you the latest headlines from Falkirk and beyond.But did you know all the ways you can stay informed with us?We share live news and exclusive scoops every day so make sure you're following us so we can keep you informed on all things Falkirk!Mr Learmonth, 31, told Falkirk Sheriff Court that he had ridden alongside the minibus, which slowing to drop off passengers at the Oxgang Hotel, Grangemouth, because he believed the driver had "cut him up" at nearby traffic lights and given him a fright.He hit the rear quarter-panel with his hand to get the driver's attention, and admitted he had shouted, "What the f*** are you playing at?
You nearly put me into the back of that car."He said he "wanted to make the driver aware of what he had done".He said: "I can recall looking in the driver's eyes and seeing the look of anger in his face."I saw the beginning of him turning the steering wheel towards me."Passengers in the minibus, who were about to
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