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Nwicker60
18-Jun-12, 14:57
Woman's breast was nipped in a garlic press

THE action of a young man, who nipped one of his partner’s breasts in a garlic press and put it down to horseplay, was described as “extremely unpleasant” by a sheriff today.
Angelo Begg (21) was also taken to task by Sheriff Andrew Berry for wearing a T-shirt sporting the words PORN STAR.
Begg appeared from custody at Wick Sheriff Court today, and admitted assaulting Tanya Verity on Friday. The incident occurred in the home of Miss Verity’s mother at Tanhead, Scarfskerry. The couple live in a caravan there, but use the house facilities, it was stated.
The assault took place in the kitchen while they were making dinner, in the early evening. Senior fiscal depute, David Barclay said that for reasons that were unclear, Begg picked up the garlic press, put it against his partner’s left breast and pressed the press, inflicting a small bruise and causing her to cry.
The police were contacted and said Mr Barclay: “When interviewed, Begg indicated he meant no harm and suggested there had been some similar horse-play in the past.” He was said to be remorseful.
Mr Barclay added that, not withstanding the nature of the charge, there was no suggestion of any sexual implications.
Sheriff Berry, observed that the accused has a record for assault and failing to comply with conditions of bail. Begg was remanded in custody pending a social inquiry report which will be submitted to the court on July 6.
Before he left the dock, the accused was warned by the sheriff who said: “If you return to court wearing that T-shirt, I would be entitled to conclude that it is a contempt of court and you might find yourself facing prison.”

Assaulted middle-aged man

THE sheriff said he regarded as serious, Eddie MacGregor’s "unwarranted" assault on a man “substantially your elder”.
Macgregor, of Heathfield Cottages, John O’ Groats, pleaded guilty to a considerably reduced charge and was ordered to carry out 150 hours of unpaid work.
The incident occurred in Cliff Road, Wick on May 4. The court was told that the victim, 54-year-old John Mackay had been out with friends when he had a chance meeting with the accused. After a verbal spat, MacGregor pushed Mr Mackay to the ground, leaving him with a cut to his head.
Solicitor Jo McDonald said that, initially, the 16-year-old had argued self-defence but had now accepted that was not the case although he maintained there had been an element of provocation.
Sheriff Berry warned that if the accused, who had been on remand for a time following the incident, and was subsequently subject to a curfew, that if did not comply with the terms of the community order he would “almost certainly” find himself back in custody.

Failed to supply breath specimens

FAILING to supply specimens of breath at Thurso police station resulted in William Simpson being fined £150 and incurring 10 penalty points.
Simpson (30) of Ravenshill Road, Thurso, admitted the offence which occurred on May 12.

Racially aggravated offence

A TEENAGER, who twice described an assistant at Wick's Bombay Spice, in a racial term, had sentence deferred pending reports.
Tyler Campbell, of Northcote Street, Wick, admitted threatening or abusive behaviour on two separate occasions, April 21 and May 6.
The 16-year-old will be subject to a curfew pending his return to court on July 16.