Woman suffers serious injuries when Lanarkshire thug enforcing a debt breaks into her home

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A woman suffered serious facial injuries when a thug enforcing a debt kicked in the door of her home.Hamilton Sheriff Court heard the female allegedly owed about £100 for building materials.

Michael McCabe, 41, of Hillside Crescent, Hamilton, admitted assaulting her by kicking the door repeatedly and causing it to strike her face.

The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The incident happened in the town's Balmore Drive on March 21 2020.The woman suffered bruising and swelling, but initial scarring has cleared up.Defence agent Stephen MacBride said alcohol was a factor in McCabe's behaviour.The solicitor told the court: "He stupidly became involved in this debt situation."He had been off alcohol for three years, but was under a lot of stress after looking after a family member who had undergone surgery."He was drinking on the day in question and, unfortunately, acted in the manner described."He wishes to say sorry to the lady for the injuries she sustained."Sheriff Liam Murphy deferred sentence until November 20 for reports, but warned McCabe: "Given the nature of this and your record, custody is uppermost in my mind." *Don't miss the