A man suffered a dislocated shoulder after being attacked whilst celebrating his birthday in Glasgow city centre.

William Beck, 20, of Ardrossan, was sentenced at Glasgow Sheriff Court recently after pleading guilty to assaulting Jack Rae to his injury.

Mr Rae left home and drank alcohol on the train on his way into Glasgow on October 24, 2020.

He arrived at Glasgow Central Station at around 8pm where he met Beck and another individual to celebrate his 19th birthday.

Mr Rae was described as being extremely drunk.

The trio walked into Argyle Street and got to Dunlop Lane near the St Enoch Centre and at around 8.25pm Beck called Mr Rae a “beast” and began to punch him on the head and body causing him to fall to the ground.

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During this he twisted his arm, dislocating his shoulder.

Whilst Mr Rae was on the ground Beck continued to punch and kick him.

Members of the public started to shout and intervene and at that point, Mr Rae was able to run off where he tried to get help from security guards at a nearby premises.

Beck and the other individual made off in an unknown direction.

Police and the Scottish Ambulance Service were contacted.

Medical staff provided first aid but due to a long wait for the ambulance, Mr Rae refused medical treatment.

He was advised to go to hospital regarding his arm.

Mr Rae was dropped off at the Citizen M Hotel where he was staying overnight and police made further enquiries.

Officers reviewed CCTV and attended Beck’s home address on October 26 however he was not there. They went back on October 27 and told Beck he was under arrest.

He was cautioned, charged, and taken to Saltcoats police office where he was later released.

Mr Rae went to hospital on October 25 and was confirmed to have dislocated his left shoulder. He also had a bruise to his left eye.

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Beck’s lawyer told the court that her client said the incident had not been a random attack.

The defence solicitor said: “He was 16 years old at the time. He knew the complainer and he speaks to it not being a random attack.

“There was a build-up in the past. He does understand [the attack] caused others around him fear.

“He was released from Polmont in March 2024. He served 12 months, quite some time that perhaps he may have needed.

“He hopes never to find himself before the court again. He seems to have turned a corner and has plans to start a new life in Arran.”

Sheriff Bernard Ablett deferred sentencing to October for a restriction of liberty assessment to be carried out.