A cabbie was permanently scarred after being assaulted by two men over a £20 fare.
Savid Javed was stabbed by Gordon McPherson, 21, and repeatedly punched by Dylan Sullivan, 20, outside their house in August this year.
Mr Javed was pounced upon after requesting his fare up front in the early hours of the morning.
McPherson and Sullivan pled guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court to the assault on Mr Javed.
The court heard the pair ordered a cab to their house in Govan to Scotstoun in Glasgow's west end and back again. The call handler told them that the fare would have to be paid up front because of the distance.
Mr Javed arrived and told McPherson and Sullivan that the fare was £20 which they “took exception” to.
Prosecutor Pat Callendar said: “They began to assault him.
“McPherson struck Mr Javed on the head and body with a knife while Sullivan repeatedly punched him on the head.
“Mr Javed bled during the assault.”
Neighbours claimed to have heard the assault taking place and the name ‘Gordon’ shouted.
Mr Javed bravely made his way into his taxi while his attackers fled the scene.
A neighbour made a 999 call and an ambulance took Mr Javed to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
The victim was treated for a wound to his upper cheek which required nine stitches. He also received four stitches for a cut on his head and two for a gash on his back.
Miss Callendar added: “Mr Javed will be permanently scarred.”
Police later attended at the house and Sullivan was spotted with blood on his clothing. Sullivan told the officers that he had been assaulted but gave no further details.
McPherson was also tracked down and had blood on his hands.
The pair were then arrested by police.
Sentence was deferred until next week by Sheriff Ian Fleming for background reports and McPherson and Sullivan were remanded in custody meantime.
