A thug who hurled acid at a woman has been branded "despicable" by a judge and warned to expect to a severe jail-term.
Brian O'Connor had his face partially covered when he carried out the attack at a house in Glasgow's Carntyne.
The 54 year-old had denied the crime which occurred on August 19 2023.
But, O'Connor was found guilty of assaulting the woman to her severe injury and permanent impairment following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow.
It emerged he already had a large list of previous offences including for violence, drugs and breaching bail.
This latest case was his third high court conviction.
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Lord Mulholland told O'Connor: "You have been found guilty of a horrific crime - to throw acid at a woman on her face, targeting her eyes, is despicable.
"It was intended to maim and affect her sight and her looks for the rest of her life.
"It is a very serious matter and you will be receiving a lengthy sentence of imprisonment.
"You will be remanded in custody."
O'Connor was also convicted of assaulting a man to his injury on the same date and place.
A charge that he had a knife was found not proven.
O'Connor is due to be sentenced in October.
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