Maddiston man punched and kicked partner during rant about money

Ross Pearson (41), 40 Forgie Crescent, Maddiston, had been drinking while he watched a football match at home on October 17.

He appeared at Falkirk Sheriff Court last Thursday having admitted assaulting the woman that day, as well as shouting, swearing and uttering threats of violence, while on bail.

The court was told the victim was at home with her daughter when Pearson began drinking ahead of kick-off.

Procurator fiscal depute Ann Orr said: “He seems to have become more and more agitated and consumed more alcohol while watching the football.

“In the course of becoming more agitated, he began to shout about money. The witness tried to intervene and the accused thereafter began to punch her on her side and kicked her leg.

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“He was becoming more threatening, saying he would batter her if she didn’t get more money and was continuing to shout and swear.

“Police were contacted and attended a short time thereafter. The witness appeared upset and fearful.

“When police arrived the accused was arrested, cautioned and charged.”

Defence solicitor Lynn Swann said Pearson had been in a relationship with the woman for 20 years.

She added: “He has no previous domestic offending, albeit the other offending is of a similar nature.

“There’s a four-year gap in his offending. There’s a 2016 traffic matter.

“He’s engaging with the Community Alcohol and Drugs Service and it’s going well.”

Sheriff Derek Hamilton placed Pearson under supervision for 12 months.

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