Man escapes in policewoman's car
A man has admitted robbing a taxi driver at knife point and making his getaway in the car of an off-duty policewoman who stopped to help.
The High Court in Glasgow heard Colin Smart,33, had robbed Paul Townsend as he was driven around East Kilbride.
Mr Townsend flagged down off-duty police officer Fiona Campbell for help, but Smart then stole her car.
Mr Townsend and Ms Campbell then followed Smart in the taxi and found he had crashed the stolen vehicle.
He was found in pool of blood with the knife beside him. Ms Campbell removed the knife and called the police.
The court heard that Smart, who suffered pelvic injuries in the smash, was in hospital for several weeks recovering.
Smart admitted assaulting Mr Townsend by presenting a knife at him, demanding money, robbing him of £370 and attempting to steal his car.
He also plead guilty to assaulting Ms Campbell by demanding she leave her car and robbing her of it.
Both offences were committed at Markethill Road.
Smart also admitted earlier that day robbing another taxi driver, Gerard Ward, of his car and £135.
Judge Lord Turnbull deferred sentence on Smart, who was described as a prisoner in Barlinnie, until next month for background reports.
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