Violent man laughed at victim after assault

Court: Accused took photos of the stranger he had beaten in street in random attack after row with girlfriend

A Fife man laughed at the stranger he pummelled in the street during a murder bid then took sick photos of his stricken victim

Callum Campbell-Dunn had flown into a rage after his girlfriend refused to walk in her high heels after their night out in Dunfermline last December.

Daniel Horn appeared to be one of a number of passers-by who tried to calm him down. But, Campbell-Dunn soon turned on peacemaker Mr Horn carrying out a horrific assault, including stamping on his head.

Instead of getting help, CampbellDunn mocked the 21 year-old by taking photos of his victim as he lay unconscious.

The 20-year-old then sent the photos to a relative while boasting he had “nearly kicked a boy to death”.

The shocking story emerged as Campbell- Dunn admitted to an attempted murder charge at the High Court in Glasgow.

A judge heard how brain damaged Mr Horn remains in hospital months later needing round-the-clock care.

Lady Rae told Campbell-Dunn that he faces a “significant” spell behind bars when he returns to the dock later this month.

The attack happened after CampbellDunn and his girlfriend Samantha Mills left a nightclub in Dunfermline last December 20.

The thug was only back on the streets three months having been freed early from Polmont young offenders.

He already had a lengthy criminal record including a string of police assaults.

Campbell-Dunn became angry with his partner that night when she took off her high heels because she could not walk in them.

A number of people in the street tried to defuse the row between the couple.

Mr Horn was also returning home from his own Christmas night out.

He appeared to start chatting with the pair around the same time CampbellDunn was arguing with his partner.

Campbell-Dunn walked off towards a car park in the town’s New Row and Mr Horn seemed to walk in the same direction.

Without provocation, CampbellDunn, of Dalgety Bay, then whacked Mr Horn, knocking him to the ground.

Prosecutors stated the thug threw a traffic cone at his victim before repeatedly punching, kicking, jumping and stamping on him.

Medics believe he will be significantly affected by the injuries suffered for the rest of his life.

Lady Rae remanded Campbell-Dunn in custody and deferred sentencing for reports.

She told him: “This is a horrific assault on a young man for no apparent reason whatsoever leaving him with life changing injuries. Be warned – you will face a significant custodial sentence.”

This is a horrific assault on a young man for no apparent reason whatsoever leaving him with life changing injuries. Be warned – you will face a significant custodial sentence. LADY RAE