The 48 year-old deliberately hit Mr Hanton as he then drove off leaving the dad of one for dead. Mr Hanton never recovered after hitting his head on the ground and passed away in hospital days later.
Mohanthas was allocated the pick up and drove to the city's George Street where Mr Hanton was. Mr Hanton went in the back before the cabbie then got out and asked him to leave his vehicle, which he did. Sign up to our daily Glasgow Live newsletter here to receive news and features direct to your inbox
Mohanthas walked back to the scene 15 minutes later. He approached a police officer and admitted he had "hit" Mr Hanton.