A man wearing a Scream mask tried to rob a convenience store while armed with a knife.

Jake Boyden, 23, terrified the shopkeeper at One O One in Glasgow's Castlemilk on October 3, 2023.

Boyden was initially spotted outside the store with the mask from the 1996 horror film.

He went on to run inside the premises, told the shopkeeper to open up the till and demanded money.

The victim was unable to open the till and pressed a panic button which caused Boyden to flee the scene.

Police later traced Boyden home where the mask and the knife were recovered.

First offender Boyden pleaded guilty today at Glasgow Sheriff Court to assault with intent to rob.

The court heard that Boyden lingered near the shop at around 12.45pm.

He was seen to drop a kitchen knife before he picked it up and concealed it.

Prosecutor Alasdair Knox said: "He removed a Scream-style mask he had concealed in his jacket pocket and placed it on his head before removing it.

"He carried out this action several times while walking to the shop."

Boyden then entered the store with the blade on show and walked up to the counter.

He said: "Open the till, give me the money."

Mr Knox added: "[The shopkeeper] was terrified as she didn't know how to open the till.

"Boyden then demanded the money and the shopkeeper shouted for help.

"She activated the panic alarm and Boyden went back out towards Dougrie Drive."

Police attended and viewed CCTV of the incident and traced Boyden to his home nearby.

Boyden was identified as was the mask and knife used in the incident.

Sheriff Paul Reid asked Mr Knox if the mask was on during the commission of the offence.

He replied: "Yes, he entered the shop while wearing the mask."

Sentence was deferred pending background reports until next month.

The sheriff said: "I will allow bail to continue for the moment - don't misunderstand that this was appalling behaviour and all options remain open."