A MAN allegedly murdered outside his mum's pub was found with his “face hanging off”, a witness told a murder trial.
James Nolan was part of the attempts to save dying dad Owen Hassan in November 2018.
Mr Nolan recalled finding the injured 30-year-old in the street beside the Old Stag Inn bar in Glasgow's Pollokshaws.
The 65-year-old stated he then spotted a man with a “seriously big knife” apparently “strolling” away from the scene.
He was today giving evidence at the trial of David Callaghan, 30 and Craig Corrall, 39, at the High Court in Glasgow, where they deny murdering Mr Hassan.
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Mr Nolan had been at the pub on the night of the alleged killing.
The bar is run by Mr Hassan's mum Ann Marie Lynch.
The trial previously heard how Mr Hassan came in that evening to collect keys, left before Miss Lynch later became aware of an incident outside.
Mr Nolan today recalled getting a “fright” after hearing a “clatter”.
He went out and found Mr Hassan on the ground trying to get up.
The witness added: “I just thought it was a punching or a kicking. I never expected this.
“I don't think his mum actually saw what I did. I went for CPR, but his face was hanging off.
“The boy was lying there and I put him in the recovery position. You could tell that it was pretty heavy."
Mr Nolan – who eventually did give CPR - said he tried to stop Miss Lynch seeing the extent of her son's injuries.
The witness went on: “His face was off...like a hinge.”
Prosecutors claim Mr Hassan was chased, seized by the body and the repeatedly struck with knives or machetes.
The trial, before Lord Woolman, continues.
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