Kirkcaldy man repeatedly struck victim with knife causing permanent disfigurement

A Kirkcaldy man who struck his victim with a knife causing permanent disfigurement is due to be sentenced next month.

By A Court Reporter

Published 8th Dec 2020, 12:30 BST

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Robert Penman, of Durward Street, appeared at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court.

Penman, 66, admitted on November 16 last year at Links Street, Kirkcaldy he assaulted a man by repeatedly striking him on the body with a knife to his severe injury and permanent disfigurement.

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Penman appeared before Sheriff Gilchrist at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court.

Penman appeared before Sheriff Gilchrist at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court.

He further admitted that on the same date in the same place he did, without lawful authority, have a knife.

Sentence deferred until January 22.

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