A Coatbridge dad who fractured a man's eye socket in a "random" attack while out on a stag do in Liverpool has avoided jail.
Scott Carter, 32, was with around 24 friends when he attacked his victim Aaron Suleman in the early hours of the morning on August 28.
He had been under the influence of cocaine and alcohol since 11am that day when Mr Suleman attempted to squeeze past him in the Black Rabbit bar. CCTV footage of the incident played at Liverpool Crown Court showed Carter taking a step back before turning around and punching the stranger in the face, the Liverpool Echo reports.
