A convicted sex offender faces extra time behind bars after slashing a fellow Perth Prison inmate with a sharpened toilet brush.
Kyle Leonard, from Dundee, struck victim Thomas Henderson with the improvised weapon about a dozen times.
The 25-year-old then kicked a female prison officer in the head when she tried to separate the pair.
Leonard, who has jailed in 2017 after he admitted sexual activity with three children, appeared at Perth Sheriff Court via video link and admitted two charges of assault.
He also admitted having an offensive weapon in jail.
Sharpened weapon
Fiscal depute Elizabeth Hodgson told the court that the attack happened on the third floor of the jail’s B-Hall just before 9.30am on September 25, last year.
“At this time, Mr Henderson and another witness walked towards the accused cell,” she said.
“The accused immediately exited his cell and in his right hand he had a toilet brush shaft which was sharpened to a point.
“He pushed against Mr Henderson and struck him to the head and body with the brush 10 to 12 times.”
Leonard dropped the weapon and began repeatedly punching Mr Henderson on his head and body.
Refused to talk
“Diane Kelsey, a prison officer, saw the commotion on the landing and rushed towards both men to try and separate them,” said Ms Hodgson.
“She took hold of the accused and all parties fell to the ground.
“The accused kicked her twice on the head before being restrained.”
Leonard was thrown into isolation at the jail’s segregation unit, while Henderson was transferred to Perth Royal Infirmary.
“At 11am, police attended at the hospital to speak to Mr Henderson, who was being guarded by prison staff,” said the fiscal depute.
“Mr Henderson immediately told officers he was not giving any statement and would not be discussing what happened.
“He was seen to have wounds on his face, with redness on his face, head and body.”
Ms Hodgson told the court: “Ms Kesley sustained bruising on her upper arm and her left forearm and back were sore.”
Sheriff Euan Duthie deferred sentence until July 21 to view CCTV footage of the attack.
