Motherwell slashing trial collapses

A man has been cleared of a slashing in Motherwell town centre.
By The Newsroom
Published 1st Apr 2016, 12:23 BST
Updated 2nd Apr 2016, 05:55 BST
The case against Thomas Cochrane collapsed at Hamilton Sheriff Court.The case against Thomas Cochrane collapsed at Hamilton Sheriff Court.
The case against Thomas Cochrane collapsed at Hamilton Sheriff Court.

The case against Thomas Cochrane collapsed after the alleged victim failed to identify his attacker.

Cochrane (40), a prisoner, had been held in custody awaiting trial at Hamilton Sheriff Court.

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He denied striking Simon Campbell repeatedly on the face with a blade to his severe injury and permanent disfigurement in Muir Street on November 17.

After Mr Campbell’s evidence the prosecution announced it was not proceeding with the trial.

Mr Campbell then found himself in the dock. He was fined £400 after failing to impress the sheriff with his conduct during the proceedings.

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