A Paisley man has been told he will be facing a jail sentence after pinning his wife down and strangling her.
Brute Stephen McLaughlan had been drinking alcohol when he assaulted his wife on November 21, last year.
The 43-year-old admitted he pushed his partner in their May Road home, pinned her to a bed and strangled her leaving her feeling “lightheaded” before he punched her and seized her by the hair.
McLaughlan who appeared in the dock this week at Paisley Sheriff Court from custody smiled as procurator fiscal depute Alyson McFadyen read out the details of the horrific assault to the court.
Ms McFadyen told the town’s court: “The couple are married having been in a four year relationship.
“The woman had been trying to end the relationship but were still living together.
“On November 21, they had both been in the house and by around 8pm, alcohol had been consumed.
“The woman told the accused she no longer loved him and no longer wanted to be in a relationship with him.
“This caused an argument between them.
“Throughout the argument he became violent which caused her to go to bed.
“While the woman was in bed, the accused entered and pinned her down and strangled her causing her to feel lightheaded.
“McLaughlan punched the woman on her body and grabbed her by the hair before leaving the property.
“Police were called and when they attended they traced the accused leaving.
“He was agitated, instead on his feet and slurring his words.
“The woman was teary, shaking uncontrollably and in distress.
“McLaughlan was arrested, taken to Greenock police station and made no reply to caution and charge.”
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Defence agent Rhona Lynch asked for background reports to be called for.
She explained the female “wants him back” and has visited him while he’s been in custody.
Sheriff Gillian Craig slammed: “I don’t know if there’s a need to call for reports given the severity here this is only going to go one way.
“He was smiling for half of the narration which causes me some concern.”
Sentence was adjourned for the preparation of a criminal justice social work report and a restriction of liberty order assessment.
McLaughlan will return to the town’s court for sentencing on April 23 and was remanded meantime.
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