A Glasgow man cut a punter's face with a pint glass in a pub fight.

Martin Welsh, 60, was at the Princess Bar on Smithycroft Road, drinking alcohol with other people.

While he was in the lounge area, a man joined him.

Around 6.25pm, Welsh was seen moving his drink to the bar area, where he continued drinking.

Later, the man was seen also moving to the same area and turned his attention to Welsh.

An altercation took place and Welsh picked up his pint glass and struck the punter in the face.

He then punched the man in the face.

After the man fell down, he stood over him and continued to strike him until he was pulled away by others.

The man was also held back and was bleeding due to the injuries to his face.

Emergency services, including police and ambulance, were called and the man was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

Doctors there confirmed he had a fracture to his left eye socket and a one-inch laceration to his cheek, which required to be glued and stitched back.

Police later went to Welsh’s Cranhill home and he was arrested, cautioned and charged.

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He appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court last week, after he pleaded guilty to assault.

His lawyer said: “The bar manager has confirmed that the man sparked a level of dissatisfaction.

“He was asked to leave two times and returned and he called Welsh derogatory names.

“Welsh acted impulsively and very much in bad temper, he accepts that.

“He is a 60-year-old man who has not had any previous convictions.”

Sheriff Allan McKay replied: “This is not a case where I need to consider rehabilitation, there is no underlying issue.

“It’s a loss of temper. It’s still a severe assault, there is no question about that.

“There is no question the custodial threshold was met but I am happy to deal with this with alternatives to custody.

“It’s saddening to see that you got involved with the likes of me at this age for the first time.”

Welsh was tagged for nine months, requiring him to stay within his home between 9pm and 6am each day.