A SCOTS footballer has walked free from court after a pub assault trial collapsed.

Peterhead striker Derek Lyle, 38, was accused of leaving David Martin unconscious after punching him and standing on his head.

His dad, Alexander Lyle, 60, faced the same claim while 58-year-old George Madden allegedly hit Mr Martin with a bottle.

The incident was said to have occurred at the Auchinairn Tavern bar in Auchinairn, Glasgow in May last year.

But, prosecutor Harry Findlay today dropped all charges against the trio at Glasgow Sheriff Court.

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Jurors had earlier heard two days of evidence in which Mr Martin insisted he could not remember what happened that night.

The 29-year-old said he was under the influence and also prone to memory blackouts.

CCTV footage appeared to show Mr Martin arguing with people both inside and outside the bar.

He then chucked a glass at a man before a fight broke out.

Individuals were then seen on top of him.

Mr Findlay asked Mr Martin who he caused trouble with that night.

He replied: "Anyone that was there."

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Madden's lawyer Paul Hannah asked if the individuals had been "restraining" him that night.

Mr Martin agreed, adding he had to be controlled.

After being acquitted, Madden commented: "We should not have even been here in the first place."

Derek Lyle recently joined Peterhead having previously played for a string of clubs including Queen of the South, Partick Thistle and Hamilton.