A CLYDEBANK thug who knocked his vulnerable lover unconscious amid claims she had tried to assault his mother has been locked up.

Alexander McLaughlin, 39, turned on his partner at her flat in Scotstoun in May this year.

A court heard McLaughlin had jumped through a window to pounce on her before initially making comments about money.

Police officers later discovered the blood-soaked victim motionless on the ground.

McLaughlin, of Clydebank, stated after his arrest that his partner had earlier tried to attack his mother.

McLaughlin was locked up at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Tuesday after pleading guilty to assaulting his partner and leaving her severely injured.

The court heard two neighbours witnessed McLaughlin jump through the woman's window at an address on Earl Street.

Loud banging and smashing noises were heard before the victim was seen with blood on her face.

Prosecutor Hannah Terrance told the court: “The neighbours noted the accused shouting and swearing about money.”

Officers arrived to see the property in disarray and the woman lying on the ground.

Miss Terrance added: “Her face, arms and top were seen to be covered in fresh blood.

“Officers attended to her and she was breathing but not responding to questions being asked.”

McLaughlin, who had dry blood on his clothing, was arrested as an ambulance took his partner to hospital.

Officers found keys on McLaughlin, who said they belonged to the partner and that, “She tried to attack my mum earlier on".

The victim was found to have severe swelling to her eyes, cheek and forehead, as well as a bleeding wound to the back of her head.

Miss Terrance told the court the doctor suggested that the woman could have had a bleed to the brain, but she refused treatment.

Miss Terrance stated that the pair are no longer together.

Sheriff Johanna Johnston QC deferred sentence until next month for background reports, and remanded McLaughlin in custody.

She told McLaughlin: “You accepted your guilt of a very brutal assault upon a vulnerable partner who was in her own home at that time.

“This was a serious assault and although she didn't wish medical treatment, she required treatment.

“You have a significant record for domestic aggravations, and it’s not appropriate for you to be at liberty, standing the nature of the charges and your record before me.”