A THUG knocked his vulnerable lover unconscious amid claims she attempted to assault his mother.

Alexander McLaughlin, 39, turned on Julie Andrew at her flat in Scotstoun in May this year.

McLaughlin jumped through a window to pounce on her before initially making comments about money.

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Police officers later discovered the blood-soaked victim motionless on the ground.

McLaughlin, of Clydebank, stated after his arrest that Miss Andrew earlier tried to attacked his mother.

McLaughlin was locked up today after pleading guilty to the assault to Miss Andrew’s severe injury.

Glasgow Sheriff Court heard two neighbours witnessed McLaughlin fly through Miss Andrew’s window on Earl Street.

Loud banging and smashing were heard before Miss Andrew was spotted with blood on her face.

Prosecutor Hannah Terrance said: “The neighbours noted the accused shouting and swearing about money.”

Officers arrived to see the property in disarray and Miss Andrews lying on the ground.

Miss Terrance added: “Her face, arms and top were seen to be covered in fresh blood.

“Officers attended to her and she was breathing but not responding to questions being asked.”

McLaughlin, who had dry blood on his clothing, was arrested as an ambulance to Miss Andrew to hospital.

Officers found keys on McLaughlin who stated: “They’re Julie’s, she tried to attack my mum earlier on.”

Miss Andrew was found to have severe swelling to her eyes, cheek and forehead as well as a bleeding wound to the back of her head.

Miss Terrance told the court the doctor suggested that Miss Andrew could have had a bleed to the brain, but she refused treatment.

Miss Terrance stated that the pair are no longer together and Miss Andrew is in a new relationship.

Sentence was deferred until next month for background reports by Sheriff Johanna Johnston QC.

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She said: “You accepted your guilt of a very brutal assault upon a vulnerable partner who was in her own home at that time.

“This was a serious assault and although she didn't wish medical treatment, she required treatment.

“You have a significant record for domestic aggravations and it’s not appropriate for you to be at liberty standing the nature of the charges and your record before me.”