A serial domestic abuser broke up with his partner at a John Bishop comedy show, assaulted an audience member in the taxi queue then attacked his now ex-girlfriend.
Alex-John Stephen had been at the popular comedian’s gig at P&J Live with his girlfriend before an argument at the end of the show led to them breaking up.
The 39-year-old stormed off to the taxi queue and ended up brawling with another man, kicking him to the head and body.
Stephen decided to return to the bar at the venue, where he saw his now-ex and accused her of causing the fight outside. He then assaulted her.
Fiscal depute Andrew McMann told Aberdeen Sheriff Court there were around 2,700 people at the show on February 18.
‘Pushed his hand forcefully into her face’
At the end of the performance, there was a “verbal altercation” between Stephen and his then-partner.
Mr McMann said: “The accused advised her the relationship was over and headed towards the taxi rank.
“At the taxi rank, the accused approached a male and a struggle ensued between them, where the accused seized him by the body and pulled him to the ground.”
He then kicked his victim repeatedly to the head and chest area.
Stephen then made his way to the bar area of P&J Live, where he found his ex and a “heated” discussion ensued.
Mr McMann said: “The accused informed her he’d been involved in a fight outside because of her actions.
“The accused then pushed his hand forcefully into her face.”
Police were then contacted and, on arrival, struggled with Stephen when he tried to “resist arrest”.
‘It seems to be an anger management issue’
Stephen flailed his arms, tried to pull away and thrust his body as the officers tried to search and arrest him.
Stephen pled guilty to two charges of assault and one of resisting, obstructing or hindering police.
Defence agent Sam Milligan said the couple’s relationship was completely over and asked for his client to be deemed suitable for the Caledonian programme for domestic offenders.
Sheriff Kevin Duffy highlighted Stephen’s previous convictions and said: “It’s concerning that there are a number of domestic offences involving different partners.
“It seems to be an anger management issue.”
He added: “Clearly there’s an issue with alcohol here as well.”
He ordered Stephen, of Scylla Grove, Cove, to be supervised for two years and complete 160 hours of unpaid work and the Caledonian programme.
The sheriff also imposed a two-year non-harassment order.
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