An angry thug choked his ill mother and punched and kicked his sister in an early morning row at their home, a court was told today.

Michael Coyle pounced on mum Maureen, 57, and sibling Stacey Coyle, 36, at their home in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, last November.

Coyle, 30, became enraged when his mother ordered him back into the house as he was standing outside ranting.

Stacey suffered bruised ribs in the violent attack by Coyle.

His mother, who has COPD and breathing problems, attempted to intervene but was punched and choked by Coyle.

He pleaded guilty today at Glasgow Sheriff Court to assaulting his sister to her severe injury.

He also admitted assaulting his mother to her severe injury, permanent disfigurement and permanent impairment and possession of a knife.

Coyle was remanded in custody by Sheriff Johanna Johnston QC for background reports.

The court heard Coyle was “shouting and screaming” outside his mother's house at 3.30am.

She told him to get inside the house and this sparked a row.

Coyle got into an altercation with Stacey and pushed her onto the kitchen table which caused her to fall.

Prosecutor Claire Wallace said: “He kicked her to the ribs and back.

“Their mum attempted to separate them and Coyle punched her on the mouth causing immediate pain to her upper teeth and gums.

“He pushed her onto the couch and started choking her pressing his hand around her throat and covering her mouth.”

It was revealed that Miss Coyle suffers from COPD and has “breathing difficulties.”

Stacey tried to aid her mum but she was punched and kicked by her brother who screamed in her face.

Coyle then armed himself with a black handled kitchen knife, before leaving the house.

A 999 call was made and the injured pair were taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary for treatment.

Stacey had bruised ribs and required no further treatment.

Miss Coyle was referred to a dentist and is still described as being in “a lot of pain.”

Police later tracked down Coyle who was arrested.