Thug is behind bars after axe attack

A MAN is behind bars after a brutal axe attack on a man.

David Reid, 32, pounced on Iain Wilson outside a house in Marchburn Crescent, Aberdeen April 21 last year.

Reid had got out of a car in which a woman heard cries of: “It is war. It is on. We are not f***ing about.”

Prosecutor Chris Mckenna told the High Court in Glasgow: “He punched Iain Wilson on the head and repeatedly struck him with an axe or similar item.”

Mr Mckenna added that the victim was “overpowered” by Reid as he tried to get up after the attack.

The hearing was told Mr Wilson was left blood soaked from a large head wound.

Reid – who already had a history of violence – was traced days later in Carlisle.

He stated to police: “I am getting accused of something that I did not do. Is this guilty until proven innocent?”

But, he yesterday admitted to a charge of assaulting Mr Wilson to his severe injury, permanent disfigurement and to the danger of his life.

Reid further pleaded guilty to behaving in a threatening and abusive manner with others.

Lady Stacey remanded Reid in custody pending sentencing next month.