A CLYDEBANK man who attacked his partner with a samurai sword and absconded from jail last week has handed himself in.

Frederick Boyd was jailed in 2015 for stabbing the woman because he mistakenly thought she was having an affair with his brother.

The 54-year-old failed to return to HMP Castle Huntly in Dundee after his period of home leave and was reported missing to Police Scotland at 11.15pm on Tuesday, April 11.

As well as links to Clydebank, he also has connections to Knightswood and Drumchapel.

Police Scotland, who had warned that Boyd should not be approached, confirmed he handed himself in to Clydebank police office on April 14 and is back behind bars. A report on his alleged absconding will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.

Boyd was sentenced in March 2015 at the High Court in Glasgow to four years and 11 months after admitting the October 16, 2014 assault.

When he was sentenced, the judge was told Boyd still wanted to win his victim back despite the sword attack.

The couple had initially been enjoying a meal at the home of the woman's son in Knightswood and Boyd's brother was also there.

Robert McCormack, defending, told the court: “He recalled both his partner and brother still up. He formed the perception – his judgement clouded – that what was happening was an illicit affair.

“What happened was triggered by outrage, anger and loss of control.” The lawyer also said Boyd “sought forgiveness” for what happened – and wanted his partner to take him back.

He added: “He has written (to the victim) expressing in affectionate terms that the relationship could continue. He has expressed contrition.”

Sentencing, Judge Lord Turnbull said: “You have pled guilty to a shockingly violent attack perpetrated for no reason with the most devastating circumstances for the victim.”

Boyd was described at the time as smiling towards friends and relatives in the public gallery as he was led to the cells.