A FORMER soldier, who claims he was racially abused, bullied and victimised, dreamed of going on a “stabbing spree”, a tribunal heard.

Belize-born Marlon Clancy, 28, who lives in Malpas, gave evidence at a Cardiff employment tribunal saying he suffered racial discrimination while based in Colchester and Chepstow.

Mr Clancy joined the army in 1999 as a private, serving as a chef in the 10th Transport Regiment and 16 Close Support Medical Regiment in Colchester, before joining 2nd Yorkshire Battalion at Beachley Barracks in Chepstow.

He claims he was subjected to bullying from colleagues in the kitchen and was overlooked for courses which could lead to promotion. He was eventually discharged for medical reasons in June 2007.

The tribunal heard Mr Clancy made a previous complaint against colleagues, which was settled in August 2004.

Representing the Ministry of Defence, Ian Rogers said Mr Clancy was not eligible for promotion as his “military skills” needed improvement and not because of his race or sexuality.

Mr Clancy received psychiatric treatment from community psychiatric nurses during his service, after he reported bullying and became depressed.

Mr Clancy said the nurses told him he must deal with events which occurred in his childhood before dealing with any current issues. He said he had already dealt with the past and the incidents of bullying and victimisation were the cause of his depressions.

The tribunal heard Mr Clancy occasionally suffered hallucinations, while under stress.

A report from his psychiatrist read out in the tribunal said Mr Clancy had told him he had dreamed of stabbing people. Mr Clancy was placed on suicide watch after he said he had taken pills and considered jumping off the Severn Bridge.

Giving evidence, Ian Gilliard, who served as a staff sergeant in Colchester, told the tribunal he was wary of Mr Clancy as he knew of his previous tribunal claim. Mr Gilliard said he would make an effort to talk to Mr Clancy to ensure everything was fine.

Proceeding.