More than £200,000 worth of cars were damaged during a demolition derby by a body shop repair manager.
Leslie Amos, who works in the garage at Peter Vardy, smashed into a series of cars including a Porsche 911 Black Edition.
He left a trail of destruction before launching a tirade of bigoted abuse, while his son Ryan attacked two concerned passers-by in the street.
Amos Snr was banned from driving on an interim basis after a court was told a total of six cars were damaged during the August 7 2021 incident.
The 49-year-old and his 22-year-old son both had sentence deferred for the preparation of background reports at Dundee Sheriff Court.
Demolition derby
Fiscal depute Lee Corr told the court Ryan Amos had been involved in a fracas at the Stag Inn in Falkland, Fife, and had been told to leave the pub.
Mr Corr said: “They were out drinking.
“They are father and son.
“They left and Leslie Amos got into the driver’s seat of a VW Tiguan.
“Whilst driving, the accused’s vehicle collided with a parked vehicle, which was a black Porsche, causing damage to the nearside bumper, wing and wheel.
“The VW made its way to Main Street, Dunshalt and collided with a parked Kia Sportage, causing denting and scraping along the nearside.
“A short distance later the Tiguan collided with the nearside of a parked VW Polo, causing extensive damage.
“The Polo was pushed into a parked Honda Civic, causing extensive damage to the front bumper and bonnet.
“This caused a further collision with another vehicle – a Lexus – causing damage to that.
“The accused’s vehicle came to a stop in the middle of Main Street.”
Assaulted residents
Mr Corr said residents left their homes to investigate after hearing the collisions.
“One of the residents was Kevin Adamson, who went to the Tiguan to provide assistance to the accused.
“The engine was still running so he removed the keys from the ignition.
“He closed the door to keep Leslie Amos in the vehicle.
“Ryan Amos was in the front passenger seat.
“He exited and went round the vehicle to remonstrate with the civilians.
“He assaulted Mr Adamson by taking hold of him and pushing him to the ground.
“Kevin Adamson and Craig Cooper were trying to calm Ryan Amos down.
“Leslie Amos exited the vehicle.
“Ryan Amos thereafter assaulted Craig Cooper by trying to punch him and then pushing him to the ground.”
‘Significant repercussions’
Police were contacted and Amos Snr was shouting and swearing in the street
Mr Corr said: “When police arrived he said ‘what are you going to do? Arrest me? You’re all f***ing faggots.'”
Officers could smell alcohol from Amos Snr and tried to carry out a roadside breath test but he refused to co-operate.
Solicitor Danielle Stringer, for the father confirmed her client works for Peter Vardy as body shop manager.
“Unfortunately, his son got assaulted and he tried to get them both away, and this caused events to spiral.
“This will have significant repercussions for him.
“He is extremely embarrassed by his behaviour and is apologetic towards everyone who was shouted at or offended.
“Disqualification will have a significant impact on his employment.
“He accepts he drove the vehicle and caused significant damage.”
Threatened to burn down pub
Leslie Amos, of Ladybank Road, Dunshalt, admitted driving in Falkland and Dunshalt while he was unfit through drink or drugs.
He also admitted driving carelessly and causing damage to five cars in addition to his own, failing to provide a specimen for analysis, and hurling homophobic abuse in the street.
Ryan Amos, of the same address, admitted two charges of assault and acting in an abusive manner at the pub, refusing to leave, and threatening to burn down the property.
His solicitor, Calum Harris, said: “He had far too much to drink and was not conducting himself in an orderly manner.
“He was probably being rather disruptive.
“His memory of the incident is not great.
“He is clearly embarrassed by his behaviour.”
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