A dad-of-three left his best friend with a fractured skull and a bleed on the brain after pushing him over in a Midlothian pub.
Steven Lannagan had been out for drinks with Ian Callachan, a close pal of 25 years, at a bar in Dalkeith. The 45-year-old pushed Ian, who had been leaning in close to speak with him, causing him to stumble and fall.
Ian struck his head on the concrete floor and lost consciousness for around 20 minutes. Edinburgh Sheriff Court heard how Lannagan was distraught and tried to give Ian first aid.
