Party ended in violence
Violence flared after“unwelcome”visitors arrived at a New Year party in Wishaw.
It led to Kieran Leggat being treated for a head wound after an alleged bottle attack.
But it was Leggat who ended up being charged after brandishing a knife during the disturbance.
Hamilton Sheriff Court heard he left his ex-partner’s home in Pentland Road to confront gatecrashers.
Leggat, 22, appeared from prison by videolink and admitted threatening or abusive behaviour on January 1.
Jennifer McLaren, prosecuting, said a neighbour heard a commotion about 9am and looked out to see a fight taking place.
As the witness phoned the police, she saw Leggat emerge on to the street with a kitchen knife. He was shouting and swearing.
Police officers arrived and were directed to a house.
Ms McLaren told the court:“They found the accused sitting in the kitchen.
“He had a two to three-inch cut behind his ear and said he had fallen and hit his head.
“Officers searched the front garden and found a kitchen knife.
“Leggat was cautioned before being taken to hospital for treatment to his head wound.
“Police officers reviewed CCTV which showed him brandishing the knife.”
Defence agent Diarmid Bruce said Leggat, of Bellshill, was on good terms with his ex-partner and had gone to her home to celebrate New Year with her and friends.
Mr Bruce explained:“Other individuals, who weren’t invited or welcome, turned up and tried to gain entry.
“As a result of this, Mr Leggat was hit on the head with a bottle. He sustained an injury that required five stitches.
“He should have shut the door and called the police, but foolishly went out with the knife in an attempt to frighten people.
“It was a spur of the moment decision and he’s pleaded guilty at an early stage.”
Sheriff Alasdair MacFadyen deferred sentence until next month and Leggat was remanded in custody.