A freed prisoner went on a drink and drug-fuelled rampage at the home of a complete stranger on the day he was released.
Colin Daffurn smashed ornaments and lights, poured vodka over newly washed clothes and pulled the terrified householder down a flight of stairs.
He then started banging on the door of the man’s neighbour who didn’t know him either.
Daffurn, 36, was this week sent back to jail for 16 months at Hamilton Sheriff Court after admitting charges of assault and threatening or abusive behaviour.
Jennifer Cunningham, prosecuting, said a man was watching TV alone in his flat in Quarry Road, Shotts, when Daffurn turned up at 11pm on October 1.
She told the court: “The man had never met him before, but Daffurn asked if he could phone for a taxi.
“Daffurn then pushed his way into the flat. He was ranting incoherently about someone being inside.
“He took a bottle of vodka from the kitchen and poured it all over freshly washed garments on a clothes horse.
“He threw ornaments and vases about, pulled a light fitting from the ceiling and broke a lamp shade.
“He was told he must have the wrong house.
“But Daffurn then pushed the householder against a wall and pulled him down the stairs and out of the open front door.
“The householder was pinned down, but finally escaped and got back into his flat.
“Daffurn then went to a neighbouring flat. He was shouting, banging on the door and trying the handle.
“This caused the female occupant extreme fear and alarm.
“Police were contacted and officers arrived to find Daffurn stripped to his boxer shorts and socks. He appeared to be under the influence of something.”
Defence agent Eddie Kelly said Daffurn had taken alcohol and street Valium.
The lawyer stated: “His recollection of events is poor. He didn’t know these people and has no idea why he went into the man’s flat. He’s apologetic.”
The court heard Daffurn has a long list of previous convictions and earlier that day he had been freed from prison.
His record includes a 21-month sentence for threatening police officers with a knife in Bathgate, West Lothian, in 2019.
Sheriff Ray Small told him: “You have an appalling record and this would have been a terrifying experience for two totally innocent victims.
“These offences were committed on the very day you were released - almost a year early - from prison after another serious case.
“Nothing other than custody is appropriate.”