A Coatbridge thug has been sentenced to 16 months in jail for throwing a pot of bleach over a man after going to his house looking for the man’s son. Martin McKenzie, 23, admitted to assaulting the 55-year-old victim, causing severe injury, at Aitkenhead Avenue in Coatbridge on March 10 while on three separate bail orders. The attack took place around 3am at the victim’s home, where McKenzie appeared at the front door asking to see the son. However, when the son was not found, McKenzie threw the pot of bleach at the victim, causing burns to his chest.
The victim immediately felt a burning sensation and the smell of bleach upon being hit. Despite washing off the bleach and applying cream, he required hospital treatment to clean and dress the burns on his chest. Fortunately, there were no lasting scars from the attack. Police later found McKenzie at his flat near the victim’s home, with a pot of bleach beside him. McKenzie’s defence lawyer explained that his client had been under threat after his home was vandalised, leading him to believe the victim was involved. McKenzie’s 16-month jail term has been backdated to his arrest in March, making him eligible for release next month under early release rules, after which he will be under a six-month supervision order.
In summary, the incident involving Martin McKenzie and the victim highlights the consequences of reckless and violent behaviour. The victim’s ordeal serves as a reminder of the physical and emotional impact of such attacks. It is crucial for individuals to seek peaceful resolutions to conflicts and avoid resorting to harmful actions that can cause lasting harm to others. The legal system’s response, in this case, demonstrates a commitment to holding perpetrators accountable for their actions and protecting victims from further harm.