A nurse who left a colleague severely injured following an attack at work has been suspended.

Paul Flynn assaulted his co-worker in a side room after an incident at Stobhill Hospital in Glasgow.

His nursing assistant colleague attended accident and emergency after being left with bloodied and bruised with a swollen eye and nose, as well as pain in his left arm by the attack.

The nurse was given a community payback order after being found guilty of assault to severe injury and permanent impairment following a trial at Glasgow Sheriff Court in May.

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) took disciplinary action against Flynn on the back of the incident and suspended him for 12 months as a result of his conviction.

His victim said Flynn had "verbally abused and swore" at him before being repeatedly punched at the hospital.

Flynn disputed his colleague's version of events, claiming the nursing assistant was "under the influence of alcohol and behaving aggressively" before "matters escalated" and he was attacked.

The watchdog said Flynn believed he had "merely defended himself" during the incident on November 29, 2014.

In its findings, the Nursing and Midwifery Council quoted from the sheriff's sentencing remarks in Flynn's case, which included that he found it to be a "serious offence".

The judge also warned the nurse "significant custody would be inevitable" if he breached the 15-month community payback order he was given.

The NMC listed aggravating factors in Flynn's conduct, including that his "actions fell exceptionally far below the standards that are expected" and he had assaulted his fellow staff member while on duty.

In mitigation, the watchdog noted he had "expressed regret that he had caused harm" to his co-worker, while his victim accepted the assault was "out of character".

Flynn has 28 days to lodge an appeal against the NMC's decision.