A teenager brutally stabbed his uncle in the chest after they had enjoyed Christmas dinner together. Josh Gray, 19, attacked Leonard Sloan at the victim's home in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian.
Both had been dressed in Christmas themed suits as they joined other relatives for the festive celebrations on December 25 2021. But, matters later turned violent leaving Mr Sloan seriously hurt in hospital.
First offender Gray - who was 17 at the time - now faces being locked up after he pled guilty to assaulting the 47 year-old to his severe injury, permanent disfigurement and to the danger of his life.
