Cyclist assaulted and robbed in Inverness
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A teenager who attacked a passing cyclist and robbed him of his mobile phone will be sentenced later this month.
Calum Ross (18), described as a detainee at Polmont YOI, appeared by video link at Inverness Sheriff Court and admitted a charge of assault to injury and robbery.
Fiscal depute Emily Hood told the court that the incident happened at about 8pm on January 4 in Inverness High Street.
She said the cyclist became aware of Ross and another man running towards him.
"He [Ross] punched him off his bike and then began punching and kicking him on the head and body," she said.
"He demanded his mobile phone and threatened to stab him if he reported the robbery to the police. He then stamped on the bicycle several times as it lay on the road."
Ross's victim sustained cuts, bruises and a lump to his head near the hairline.
Sheriff Robert Frazer deferred sentence until July 31 for a background report.
