A WOMAN who pulled a piece of broken glass out of her handbag and slashed a man near a bus stop is facing a prison sentence.

Theresa Spiewak, 54, had earlier threatened to "deal with" her victim over the way he'd allegedly taken money from her teenage daughter.

The incident occurred in full view of shoppers at 4.50pm outside a tanning salon on Shillinghill, Alloa.

Her 40-year-old victim was talking to friends near a set of steps when he became aware of Spiewak approaching him from the bus concourse, Falkirk Sheriff Court was told.

Spiewak began shouting loudly, accusing him of "owing her money and phones".

Prosecutor Cheryl Clark said: "She moved closer to [him] and he observed her remove a sharp piece of glass from her handbag.

"Without further warning and before he had time to react she slashed the piece of glass across the left side of his face."

Ms Clark said the complainer immediately knew he had suffered a serious injury and fled in search of assistance.

Two people waiting at the bus stop saw what they thought was Spiewak punching the man, before he turned round and they saw the slash wound on his face.

This is plainly a particularly serious matter, and one which was premeditated...As the court sees it, custody is essentially inevitable."

The court heard the slash caused "extensive injuries" to his left cheek, with a laceration three inches long and one centimetre deep extending from his ear and following the jaw line, which required 15 stitches and has left a lasting scar.

Spiewak was traced and interviewed the following day.

She admitted to police that she had been in an argument the man, whom she alleged had been responsible for "robbing her daughter a few days prior".

Ms Clark said: "She also stated that she'd told [him] he'd be 'dealt with' in relation to his actions."

Spiewak, of Harris Court, Alloa, pleaded guilty on indictment to assault causing severe injury and permanent disfigurement.

The incident occurred on October 15, 2019.

Solicitor Robert Smith, defending, said that according to Spiewak, the complainer, a former neighbour she had known all his life, had entered the home of her daughter, then only about 17, and taken a sum of money which the teenager had been saving up.

He said: "That came to the attention of Miss Spiewak, and she wanted to take it up with [him].

"She remembers remonstrating with him in no uncertain terms but doesn't remember the incident in which he suffered the injury."

He added: "She is undergoing memory tests at the moment."

Sheriff Christopher Shead deferred sentence until March 25 for a report on the possibility of post-release supervision.

He revoked bail and remanded Spiewak in custody.

He said: "Notwithstanding what's been said, this is plainly a particularly serious matter, and one which was premeditated.

"As the court sees it, custody is essentially inevitable."

Spiewak kept her head lowered and showed no emotion as she was led downstairs to the cells.