A well-known kayak instructor and community activist threatened to stab a pubgoer in a smoking row.
Paul Richardson went berserk after he caught a drinker from the neighbouring Old Swan Inn smoking in the doorway of his close.
A sheriff told him at court yesterday that his reaction to the incident was “wholly disproportionate”.
Paisley Sheriff Court heard how a drinker from the Smithhills Street boozer went outside for a smoke on September 28, 2020 before encountering Richardson.
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The court heard he appeared from the close and took issue with the man.
Procurator fiscal depute Kirsten Brierley said: “At around 4.48pm, the witness was present outside the Old Swan pub.
“He was having a cigarette at this time when the accused exited the close door that leads to his home address and he began to shout and swear at the witness due to the witness smoking.”
He told the man: “Don’t smoke in my f***ing doorway, my mum is not well.”
The 45-year-old went on to ask the man if he was drinking in the pub.
When the man confirmed he was, Richardson told him he would go and “see the landlord”.
The court was told he went into the pub and began to shout: “One of your punters is out there smoking in my close and I’ve told you about that.”
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Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/in-your-area/renfrewshire/kayak-instructor-turns-purple-rage-26938217