Man struck neighbour on the head with brick during street brawl in Motherwell

John Clemenson, 27, was jailed for two years after he admitted assaulting the man to his injury and permanent disfigurement in McClurg Court on July 28.

A man struck his neighbour on the head with a brick during a street brawl in Motherwell.

Hamilton Sheriff Court heard the fight left both men covered in blood and needing hospital treatment.

John Clemenson, 27, was jailed for two years after he admitted assaulting the man to his injury and permanent disfigurement in McClurg Court on July 28.

The incident was captured by CCTV. Clemenson, his face covered in blood, was seen to swing a half brick, hitting the other man on the head and knocking him to the ground.

Clemenson then kicked him on the head and the pair continued to argue when the victim, who by this time was also covered in blood, got back to his feet.

Both were taken to hospital. The victim suffered a forehead wound that has left a scar.

Clemenson had a burst lip and a black eye.

The Crown accepted that he acted under provocation and defence lawyer Gerry McGuire said he had come off second best until he picked up the brick.

Mr McGuire added: "This all started when the complainer shouted insults at my client from his landing before coming down to the street.

"He didn't cover himself in glory during this incident. It's fair to say my client wasn't doing very well in the fight until he picked up the brick."

The two-year sentence was backdated as Clemenson has been in custody since his arrest.

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