A MAN attacked a retail worker and accused him of stealing his mother's money.

The employee was working in Shopsmart on Abbeyhill Street, Carntyne, when Gary Gear walked in.

The man recognised him because he had been in the shop the previous week.

The 45-year-old started shouting and screaming at the staff member, who was at the back of the store.

Gear said: “Get out here, wee b*****d.” The employee engaged with him as Gear accused him of stealing his mother’s money.

The shop assistant knew Gear’s mother as a regular customer who came into the shop every day and had dementia.

The Haghill man continued shouting and accusing the man of stealing, which the employee denied.

Gear continued this conduct and kept repeating the allegation. The worker kept denying it.

A young man, who was with Gear, tried to get him to calm down but he pushed the retail worker in the chest.

He refused to calm down and continued to be aggressive, telling the employee to open the till and that he wanted the money back.

The staff member continued to deny the theft and stated he had known the mother for 10 years.

Due to the aggression, the employee pushed the alarm button, which notified the police.

Officers arrived and found Gear shouting and swearing at the worker while the young man was trying to restrain him.

Gear was extremely aggressive, so he was led out by cops and it was noted that he was intoxicated.

He was arrested but he continued to shout, and scream and struck his head against the inside of the police vehicle.

He was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary for assessment and due to his state, he was tranquilised and taken to the custody suite. He was not cautioned and charged at the time.

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Gear appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court after he pleaded guilty to the assault, demanding the money, and striking his head off the inside of the police car.

Sheriff Patricia Pryce stated: "He only started offending in 2022."

Gear's lawyer explained: "He started suffering from a medical condition and his 22-year relationship ended. He turned to drink. But he is now alcohol-free.

"These last three or four years have been an aberration in his life.

The sheriff said: "You are a very unusual person to have in here. You managed to remain offence-free until recently.

“Your conduct was appalling and the fact that you had to be tranquilised should tell you everything about your behaviour."

Gear was tagged for 16 weeks, forcing him to stay within his home between 7pm and 7am each day.