A former serviceman who joined an outlaw bike gang for the “camaraderie” has been jailed for eight years after trying to homicide one other motorcyclist.
Barry Smith, a member of the Satans Slaves, drove his van into a motorbike being pushed by Andrew Lamb, a member of Tribe Motorcycle Club.
The High Court in Edinburgh heard how the assault befell on 24 July 2021 on the A7 in Selkirk, Scottish Borders.
Smith, from Dunfermline in Fife, was performing as a assist driver for a convoy of Satans Slaves as they drove their bikes of their space.
The 42-year-old was supposed to assist motorcyclists who injured themselves or who broke down.
However, he rammed his van into Mr Lamb’s bike after a combat broke out between members of the 2 golf equipment.
Mr Lamb suffered debilitating accidents and required pressing hospital therapy.
A passing motorist filmed Smith on the scene in his van.
They captured him carrying a T-shirt that contained the slogan SFFS, which the courtroom heard stood for “Slaves Forever Forever Slaves”.
Smith had denied any wrongdoing however was discovered responsible after a week-long trial in July.
On Monday, decide Fiona Tait instructed him: “I have listened to everything that has been said on your behalf this morning.
“However, this was a severe assault which has lasting and vital penalties for the complainer.
“I’m of the view that a custodial sentence is the only appropriate disposal in this case. You will serve eight years in custody.”
The Satans Slaves Motorcycle Club was based in Shipley, England, in 1966. It is likely one of the largest outlaw biker golf equipment within the UK and has 29 chapters in England, Scotland and Germany.
The jury heard that within the hours earlier than the assault on Mr Lamb, round 125 motorcyclists from throughout the nation had flocked to the realm.
An eyewitness stated the bikes resembled those who belonged to Hells Angels.
Smith ‘drove away from the scene’
The courtroom heard that after placing Mr Lamb, Smith did not contact emergency companies and drove away from the scene.
His automobile was broken within the collision and was deserted additional down the highway.
He was noticed a brief distance from the scene by a member of the Tribe.
He instructed the motorcyclist to cease in an aggressive method, however the biker drove away in concern he could be assaulted.
Smith in contrast his membership of the Satans Slaves to his time within the companies.
He stated: “For me as an ex-military man, it kept the brotherhood going.”
Defendant maintains innocence
Defence advocate John Brannigan instructed decide Tait that his consumer nonetheless maintained he was harmless of any wrongdoing.
The lawyer stated Smith had spoken to a court-appointed social employee about how he had joined the gang for the “camaraderie”.
He stated Smith did not have a proper prognosis however had skilled “symptoms” of post-traumatic stress dysfunction (PTSD).
Mr Brannigan additionally requested the courtroom to contemplate imposing a non-custodial sentence.
He added: “There are a number of protective factors. He comes from a supportive family, has a good work record and apart from his membership of the motorcycle gang has lived a pro-social life.”
However, decide Tait instructed Smith he’d must serve jail time for his crime.
She additionally endorsed his driving licence with 10 penalty factors.
Source: information.sky.com”