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Emylie Howie

Dog and owner stabbed in kitchen knife attack as thug forces his way into their home

A man and his dog were stabbed by a thug who forced his way into their home.

Gordon Bain kicked Garry Kyle's front door in before attacking him with a kitchen knife and turning on his pet Bruno.

Mr Kyle was later rushed to hospital for slashing injuries to his face and arms and the dog was so traumatised he had to be sedated by a vet, the Paisley Daily Express reports.

Paisley Sheriff Court heard that Bain, 34, had called the victim several times saying he was coming to his flat in Blantyre Court, Erskine.

When he showed up, Mr Kyle refused to let him in, so he forced the door then launched his terrifying attack.

Procurator fiscal David McDonald explained: "Garry Kyle, who heard the door being kicked, left the living room and met Bain in the hallway and said to him, 'What you doing, get out the house.'

"The accused stated, 'I'm gonna slash you.'

"This was heard by a neighbour who contacted the police.

"Bain then produced a silver handled kitchen knife from his jacket and struck Mr Kyle on the face causing extensive bleeding.

"The victim retreated to his bedroom but was followed by Bain who pinned him to the bed and made repeated attempts to strike him with the knife.

"Mr Kyle lifted his hands to protect his face which resulted in Bain repeatedly striking his forearms."

When carrying out the vicious attack, Bain stated: "You've blanked me, think I'm a daftie thinking you can ignore my calls."

Bain then stated he would stab Mr Kyle's dog, Bruno if it came near him.

Mr McDonald explained: "Mr Kyle followed and tried to take his phone from the living room to contact police.

"This angered Bain and he tried to strike him but he fled to the kitchen and hid behind the door using his body weight to hold it shut.

"Bain continued his attack and began to strike the door with the knife and then turned his attention to the dog and struck the dog on its side causing an extensive puncture wound."

The court heard police attended the incident on January 31 last year, and Mr Kyle was taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital for treatment.

When cautioned and charge by police, Bain replied, 'Get to f**k, I've got f**k all to do with what you are saying.'

Mr Kyle was treated for a two-inch laceration to the left side of his face which required six stitches and this injury will result in permanent scarring.

He was further treated for puncture wounds to his arms with injuries here also causing permanent scarring.

His pet dog Bruno was taken to a vet who sedated him due to his "level of distress."

Bruno was X-rayed to ensure no internal organs were punctured and his stab wound was cleaned and closed with three staples.

The court also heard how Bain, who appeared at court from custody, repeatedly attacked Brian Lappin in Motelhill Road, Paisley, on October 16, last year.

Bain grabbed Mr Lappin by the clothing attempting to remove him from his vehicle and then struck him on the head with a car key.

Mr Lappin suffered a 3.5cm laceration to the left side of his forehead, a 2cm laceration to the back of his head and a 1cm laceration to the top of his head.

Defence agent, James Arrol reserved mitigation for the preparation of reports.

Sheriff Tom McCartney deferred sentence for the preparation of a criminal justice social work report until March 28.

Bain was remanded in custody meantime.

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