(BBC)- - A judge has branded a social worker's recommendations as "unrealistic to the point of absurdity" as he jailed a man for nine years for a knife attack.

Andrew Burns, 21, from Milton, fatally wounded Ross Cameron, 20, on New Year's Day in Bishopbriggs, Glasgow.

A social worker's background report on Burns had sought consideration of an alternative to a custodial sentence.

He was originally charged with murder, but was convicted of culpable homicide at the High Court in Edinburgh.

The incident took place at a party at Crowhill Road in the early hours of 1 January this year.

The violence continued after Mr Cameron was stabbed and ambulance staff had to wait for police to arrive before attending to the victim.
Lord Turnbull told Burns: "There was clear evidence as to your intent prior to Mr Cameron being stabbed.

"You waved your knives about, threatened to stab Mr Cameron and then proceeded to precisely that.

"You have scarred the life of his family and friends forever."

He pointed out that Burns had previous convictions for assault, serious assault and offences involving possession of a knife.

"The recommendations of the social worker in your case are unrealistic to the point of absurdity," he said.

Lord Turnbull said that although he could not undo the wrong done by Burns, he could ensure he was properly punished.

Stab-proof vest

He jailed a co-accused, John Reid, 21, of Crichton Street, Glasgow, for 30 months after he was earlier convicted of severely injuring another man in a knife attack.

Lord Turnbull told him: "Your expectation was obvious in light of the fact you chose to attend wearing a stab-proof vest."

Two others were also convicted of assaults in the case.

Brian McIntosh, 20, of Avonpark Street, Glasgow, was ordered to carry out 250 hours community service.

Connier McIntosh, 20, of Broomton Road, Balornock, Glasgow, had his sentence deferred for a year.