Electrician Sharkey, of the city's Cathcart, had shouted at Mr Docherty who believed a fight was going to break out.The speed of his attendance and immediate surgery to heal the punctured heart saved Mr Docherty's life.The court heard Mr Docherty arrived home from work where he was confronted by Sharkey who had exited his blue Audi car.Mr Docherty's partner Demi Lee Wood saw him grappling with Sharkey but did not witness punches thrown.
Prosecutor Michelle Brannigan said:"His next recollection is the warm sensation of blood on his clothing in the area of his chest." Another witness spotted Sharkey throwing punches at Mr Docherty before he fled the scene in the Audi.Miss Wood meantime returned to the scene to see her partner's body"covered in blood."Mr Morrison drove the victim to the hospital where he lost consciousness shortly before arrival.Miss Brannigan said:"A puncture wound to his heart was seen and repaired."He was intubated and sedated - he remained in a serious condition and for 24 hours he was placed on an incubator.
It was revealed Sharkey has a previous conviction for an assault to injury and permanent disfigurement. Sentence was deferred pending background reports until next month at the High Court in Dundee before Judge Lady Drummond.Sharkey's remand in custody was continued meantime.
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