Man threatened to stab partner

A Paisley man has been ordered to carry out community service after threatening his partner with two knives.

Paul O’Donnell admitted the violent episode which unfolded at his partner’s home in Johnstone’s Kilbarchan Road on June 8 last year.

O’Donnell, of Brown Street, caused “fear or alarm”by acting in an aggressive manner by throwing and damaging“numerous”household items.

The 31-year-old brandished two knives at his partner and threatened to stab him.

The original charge alleged O’Donnell picked up two puppy dogs belonging to his partner and threatened to kill them during this incident.

O’Donnell pleaded not guilty to this and that was accepted by the Crown and removed from the charge.

Defence agent Charlie McCusker explained the relationship ended following the incident and O’Donnell “accepted the relationship is over”.

Mr McCusker added that“there has been no offending since this incident” as he asked for a community-based punishment to be handed down.

Sentencing, Sheriff Tom McCartney said:“What raises this offence to a higher level of seriousness is the brandishing of the knife and the threat you made.

“It increases concern there is another offence on your record in relation to the same complainer.

“There is an alternative here, but you’ve got to understand that any involvement with a weapon in the future will probably result in you going to prison.”

Sheriff McCartney ordered O’Donnell to carry out 120 hours of unpaid work in the community within 12 months. In addition, a nonharrassement order was made for 12 months prohibiting O’Donnell from contacting or approaching his ex-partner or attending at his home address.