A THUG who robbed a man of his dirt bike at knifepoint has been jailed for 16 months.

Brian Bell, 21, pounced on Aiden Winchole in Glasgow's Robroyston on July 16, 2024.

Mr Winchole was taking a picture of his freshly cleaned dirt bike on a bridge when Bell approached.

Prosecutor Alasdair Knox told Glasgow Sheriff Court: "Bell gestured to his waistband and pulled out a knife with a serrated edge."

Bell stated: "Give me the keys" and was told that by Mr Winchole that they were in the ignition.

Bell also asked his victim where he was from and demanded the keys while brandishing the blade.

He then took the bike and rolled it down a hill.

Mr Winchole was able to take pictures of his attacker from behind and called the police.

Bell then chased Mr Winchole after he noticed his victim looking for a road sign to inform the operator.

He initially hung up the call but re-dialled after Bell was out of sight.

Mr Winchole's father was later informed that the dirt bike was left near the bridge and they went to collect it.

CCTV was used to identify Bell from his movements on the lead up to he attack.

He was traced at his home and arrested.

It was also established that Bell was on bail at the time and that the robbery took place out with the curfew time.

The charge states that Bell was released on bail one month before the robbery.

Bell pleaded guilty to assault and robbery as well as a breach of bail.

Stephen Grady, defending, stated that his client could not give a proper explanation regarding his actions.

The lawyer added: "It was an extremely stupid thing to do and he realises that and is deeply ashamed."

Sheriff Matthew Jackson KC ordered Bell will be under supervision for 12 months upon his release from prison.