A TEENAGER who left a man scarred for life in a terrifying bottle attack which left "blood everywhere" has been spared a prison term.

Aidan Carr, 19, glassed his victim with a bottle of Mad Dog in a shocking attack at Balloch Country Park last year after drinking a "huge amount" of Buckfast.

Carr, of Northfield Road appeared in court for sentencing last week, having previously pleaded guilty to struggling violently with his victim on April 19, 2019, and striking him on the head with the bottle to the man's severe injury and permanent disfigurement.

Around 20 youths were said to have been at an area of the park known as the "secret beach" on the evening in question.

Carr and the victim were said to have known each other, but were not acquaintances, and both groups had met up before Carr became aggressive.

At a previous hearing, the prosecuting fiscal depute said: “The pair started scrapping and rolling about on the ground fighting with each other.

“The accused produced a bottle of MD 20/20. They were split up, then the accused struck the witness on the head with the bottle.

“The bottle smashed and there was blood everywhere.

“The witness tried to get back on his feet but was held back.”

The victim then made his way to nearby toilets where he lay on the floor until an ambulance arrived.

Carr was arrested at the scene with his clothes blood-stained, but initially claimed that he had acted in self-defence.

Dumbarton Sheriff Court heard last week how Carr's guilty plea had been entered without a suggestion of provocation, but that Carr had had a "huge amount" of Buckfast and his recollection was affected.

Defence solicitor Kenny McGowan said his client's recollection was far from clear because of the amount the teenager had had to drink.

He said: "It was an unpleasant incident and nasty assault. He always stressed to me his remorse.

"He has not offended before or after this incident. He would comply with any option in terms of community disposal."

Sheriff William Gallacher said: "I'm concerned there's a potential of difficulties arising in his life.

The judge told Carr: "There are things in relation to your personal life that cause me anxiety."

He put Carr on a community payback order with supervision by social workers for two years. Carr must also carry out 150 hours of unpaid work in the community within one year.

Warning that a compensation order could be considered in future, the sheriff added: "I would prefer if you're able to give back to the individual."

Carr will return to court for a review of his progress on February 2, 2021.