Jagjeet Uppal, aged 38, who is the son of Taj Indian restaurant owner Rabinder (Bobby) Singh, appeared at Ayr Sheriff Court on Tuesday, October 8.
He admitted three charges, namely assaulting Keshabdari Bhandari at a property in Burns Square, Ayr, on March 7 this year by pushing him on the body and causing his victim to fall and strike a radiator.
The incident happened as Uppal forced entry to the property and in front of a child under 16.
Uppal, 38, from Old Durham Road, Gateshead, also admitted behaving in a threatening or abusive manner, likely to cause a reasonable person to suffer fear and alarm, threaten to evict the occupants if Mr Bhandari failed to sign paperwork, before taking photographs, all the while acting in an aggressive manner.
Fiscal Depute Ms A Carey told the court how witnesses were within the home when they heard a knock on the door.
When it was opened and they saw Uppal, they attempted to close it but the accused pushed his way in.
Uppal pushed one witness towards a radiator in the hall and stated they were to be evicted before saying: “Don’t say a thing or I will knock you out.”
Defence solicitor Ian Gillies said his client had been employed by his uncle’s business but it had gone bust and a “restructuring” was taking place.
The court was also told how Uppal was sent to the property because it was going to be remarketed.
“He fully understands that what he did was wrong. He should have dealt with it in a completely different matter,” said Mr Gillies.
“He took pictures and left.
“He’s not somebody who ordinarily behaves in this way.
“It’s a serious manner but I think he’s learned his lesson.”
Uppal also admitted failing to appear at Ayr Sheriff Court on May 27 this year without reasonable excuse, having previously been granted bail on March 7.
Mr Gillies explained: “He’s separated and his wife moved to Newcastle with the children.
“He was travelling back from there after having access.
“He broke down and was not able to get a message to me. By that time a warant was issued.”
Sheriff Scott Pattison told Uppal: “It’s concerning behaviour but on this occasion I will draw back from custody.”
Uppal was sentenced to 200 hours of unpaid work in the community to be completed within the next nine months
