A Renfrew man could be facing a jail term after admitting he assaulted his grandmother.Derek Knox admitted he seized his grandmother by the body and forced her against a wall in her own home in Paisley on March 3.On the same date, Knox, of Renfield Street, also assaulted PC Hannah Elliott while she was on duty by kicking her on the body.The bully was subject to three separate court bail orders at the time of the assaults.
Knox appeared at Paisley Sheriff Court from custody where he also admitted to breaching his bail conditions.The 20-year-old was granted bail on October 27, 2022, at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court with a condition he remains within his home address between 7pm and 7am each day.However, on March 3, he breached this condition by being outwith his home when he committed the awful assaults.Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies. Available on both Android and Apple.
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