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22-Dec-11, 18:16
Unexpected visitor was a "mightmarish experience" for householder court told
A SHERIFF said that a drunk man who mistook the house he intended visiting must have inflicted a “nightmarish experience” on the occupant who answered the door.
The accused, Kevin Miller, of Sigurd Road, Thurso, admitted charges of behaving in a threatening or abusive manner at a house in Dunnet Place, Thurso, on October 21, and failing two provide two specimens of breach at the police station. The offences occurred on October 21.
Wick Sheriff Court was told today that Miller (42) did not have an underlying problem with alcohol but was subject to binge drinking and was getting help with that aspect.
Sheriff Andrew Berry said that the fact that Miller had got the wrong address would have been of no consequence to the householder who had to suffer his behaviour.
Miller was ordered to carry out 150 hours of unpaid work under a community payback order and was also disqualified from driving for three years.
Ball knocked youngster over
A FATHER threw a ball at his 14 month-old daughter with such force that it knocked her over, it was stated.
The 22-year-old dad admitted assaulting the youngster on December 7, last year.
The offence came to light by chance when a friend of the accused, happened to find his mobile phone. While checking to locate a contact number, the woman came across video footage, and contacted the police.
It revealed four incidents in which the father was throwing a ball towards the youngster, on October 28, 2010.
Senior fiscal depute, David Barclay said that while the first two occasions were not particularly significant, the third one showed the ball striking the child on the head and the last ball knocked her over and left her “clearly distressed”.
Mr Barclay commented: “Perhaps the parents have some parenting issues to address.”
Sheriff Berry said that a background report indicated that while there were family issues to be investigated but there was no concern about what appeared to be a single incident of an unusual nature.
He deferred sentence on the accused for six months to allow him to demonstrate he could behave. The sheriff said that such cases were viewed seriously by courts but added: “It would appear that the circumstances here are far removed from the difficult cases the court has to deal with from time to time.”
The accused can't be named for legal reasons.
Chance for Newmarket rowdy
A THURSO man who resisted arrest following drunken behaviour at a local pub was given a chance by the sheriff.
John Holmes (27) had sentence deferred for three months to allow him to demonstrate he could behave himself.
Holmes, of Marr Terrace, Thurso, previously admitted the offences. He is currently on probation.
It was stated that after making a nuisance of himself at the Newmarket Bar, on October 7, he struggled violently with the police and attempted to escape before he was eventually handcuffed.
At the police station Holmes made a threat to officers in relation to a barman at the pub.
Sheriff Berry said he would regard the incidents as a relapse on the part of the accused who it was stated had a good job and was due to become a father next summer.
Holmes was also fined £200 for breaching a bail condition and is banned from entering the Newmarket Bar.
A SHERIFF said that a drunk man who mistook the house he intended visiting must have inflicted a “nightmarish experience” on the occupant who answered the door.
The accused, Kevin Miller, of Sigurd Road, Thurso, admitted charges of behaving in a threatening or abusive manner at a house in Dunnet Place, Thurso, on October 21, and failing two provide two specimens of breach at the police station. The offences occurred on October 21.
Wick Sheriff Court was told today that Miller (42) did not have an underlying problem with alcohol but was subject to binge drinking and was getting help with that aspect.
Sheriff Andrew Berry said that the fact that Miller had got the wrong address would have been of no consequence to the householder who had to suffer his behaviour.
Miller was ordered to carry out 150 hours of unpaid work under a community payback order and was also disqualified from driving for three years.
Ball knocked youngster over
A FATHER threw a ball at his 14 month-old daughter with such force that it knocked her over, it was stated.
The 22-year-old dad admitted assaulting the youngster on December 7, last year.
The offence came to light by chance when a friend of the accused, happened to find his mobile phone. While checking to locate a contact number, the woman came across video footage, and contacted the police.
It revealed four incidents in which the father was throwing a ball towards the youngster, on October 28, 2010.
Senior fiscal depute, David Barclay said that while the first two occasions were not particularly significant, the third one showed the ball striking the child on the head and the last ball knocked her over and left her “clearly distressed”.
Mr Barclay commented: “Perhaps the parents have some parenting issues to address.”
Sheriff Berry said that a background report indicated that while there were family issues to be investigated but there was no concern about what appeared to be a single incident of an unusual nature.
He deferred sentence on the accused for six months to allow him to demonstrate he could behave. The sheriff said that such cases were viewed seriously by courts but added: “It would appear that the circumstances here are far removed from the difficult cases the court has to deal with from time to time.”
The accused can't be named for legal reasons.
Chance for Newmarket rowdy
A THURSO man who resisted arrest following drunken behaviour at a local pub was given a chance by the sheriff.
John Holmes (27) had sentence deferred for three months to allow him to demonstrate he could behave himself.
Holmes, of Marr Terrace, Thurso, previously admitted the offences. He is currently on probation.
It was stated that after making a nuisance of himself at the Newmarket Bar, on October 7, he struggled violently with the police and attempted to escape before he was eventually handcuffed.
At the police station Holmes made a threat to officers in relation to a barman at the pub.
Sheriff Berry said he would regard the incidents as a relapse on the part of the accused who it was stated had a good job and was due to become a father next summer.
Holmes was also fined £200 for breaching a bail condition and is banned from entering the Newmarket Bar.