Edinburgh’s city centre, left the victim with cuts and bruises after the brutal attack. The city’s sheriff court heard on Tuesday how Walsh, 35, “accidentally” picked up the victim’s bag thinking it was his own, sparking an argument.
Walsh, who pled guilty to other offences including theft, was ordered to complete a drug testing and treatment order (DTTO).
Fiscal depute Ross Price said the accused approached Raymond King, 58, in Bristo Square on the grounds of the University of Edinburgh.Mr Price said Walsh tried to engage Raymond in a card trick before “some flavour of argument” began.The court heard Walsh got hold of a green glass bottle and struck Raymond over the head with it.The prosecutor said Raymond suffered a laceration at his.
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