A Stirling man headbutted and injured another man in a city centre pub
Hugh Riley (56) had carried out the assault to injury at Morrisons Cold Beer Company in Murray Place on Saturday February 5 this year.
Co-accused 31-year-old Hugh Francis Riley had grabbed another man by the throat in the pub.
The duo, whose address was given as Ringans Lane, each admitted a charge of assault at Stirling Sheriff Court on Wednesday this week.
Hugh Francis Riley further admitted hindering a police officer during his duty by dropping to the ground and making himself a dead weight in an effort to prevent being placed under arrest.
Hugh Riley also pleaded guilty to a charge of resisting two police officers during their duty by kicking out, flailing his arms, struggling and attempting to break free from police officers when they had tried to place handcuffs on him in a bit to prevent arrest.
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Not guilty pleas tendered by Hugh Riley on charges of behaving in a threatening and abusive manner by deliberately entering the female toilets at the pub and acting in an aggressive manner towards staff when asked to leave and uttering threats of violence – and failing to give his details following arrest - were accepted by the Crown.
A not guilty plea tendered by Hugh Frances Riley of failing to give his details to police following arrest was also accepted by the fiscal depute.
Sheriff Derek Hamilton deferred sentence on both men for reports until March 30 when they were ordered to appear.
