A MAN who battered a woman on a train has failed to carry out an unpaid work punishment imposed on him for the late night attack - more than four years after committing the crime.

Jamie Fisher, of Gourock, pushed his victim to the floor and then repeatedly punched her on the head and body.

The 27-year-old was given a 100-hour community payback order in 2017 but has continually failed to report for work squad duties.

Greenock Sheriff Court heard how he set about the woman after midnight on July 4 2015 when the train had stopped at Bishopton.

Prosecutor Pamela Brady said: "The accused and another man began a conversation with a female, trying to persuade her to go to a party at the accused's house.

"Matters deteriorated and at 12.15am there was a dispute between the accused's friend and a male witness.

"The accused then became involved and began behaving aggressively, shouting and swearing."

Fisher began assaulting the woman as she tried to 'diffuse' the situation, the court was told.

Fiscal depute Mrs Brady said: "The accused pushed her against a wall and she landed on the floor.

"She was then punched on the head and body by the accused."

Fisher, of Sharp Street in Gourock, was arrested later after CCTV footage of the incident was reviewed by police.

His lawyer told the court that he has been diagnosed with anxiety.

The solicitor said: "His reluctance to do the [unpaid work] order has appeared to have diminished with a view to the reality of the alternative.

"He has elderly grandparents with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's and he is very much involved in their lives.

"Mr Fisher showed disregard for the order at the outset because he was anxious about attending and who else might be there."

Sheriff Linda Smith cancelled the original 100-hour order and imposed one for 150 hours, which must be completed within 12 months.

A progress review hearing has been set for September 25.