News / Fiancée fight lands trio in court
A SHETLAND couple had a bad start to their engagement yesterday when they appeared in handcuffs at Lerwick Sheriff Court charged with fighting after a night out.
Sean Harnett, aged 40, of Flat 7, Mill Lane, Lerwick, his 41 year old fiancée Pauline Robertson, of 8 Leaside, Mossbank, and her 21 year old daughter Samantha Arthur, of 10 Staney Hill, Lerwick, all admitted causing a breach of the peace at Harnett’s home on Thursday night.
The court heard that during a night out an argument developed between the couple, who had been planning an engagement party this weekend.
When they went back to the house a “violent disturbance” broke out between all three.
Procurator fiscal Duncan Mackenzie said the police were called, but their conduct did not improve, with Robertson being “particularly aggressive” to the police and Harnett slamming a door in the officers’ faces.
“It took some considerable time and effort before they moderated their behaviour,” he said.
Defence agent Chris Dowle said all three were “thoroughly ashamed of what happened”.
Sheriff Graeme Napier fined Harnett and Robertson £200 each and deferred sentence on Arthur for good behaviour.
Become a supporter of Shetland News
Shetland News is asking its many readers to consider start paying for their dose of the latest local news delivered straight to their PC, tablet or mobile phone.
Journalism comes at a price and because that price is not being paid in today’s rapidly changing media world, most publishers - national and local - struggle financially despite very healthy audience figures.
Most online publishers have started charging for access to their websites, others have chosen a different route. Shetland News currently has over 600 supporters who are all making small voluntary financial contributions. All funds go towards covering our cost and improving the service further.
Your contribution will ensure Shetland News can: -
- Bring you the headlines as they happen;
- Stay editorially independent;
- Give a voice to the community;
- Grow site traffic further;
- Research and publish more in-depth news, including more Shetland Lives features.
If you appreciate what we do and feel strongly about impartial local journalism, then please become a supporter of Shetland News by either making a single payment or monthly subscription.
Support us from as little as £3 per month – it only takes a minute to sign up. Thank you.
Already a supporter? Sign in to hide this message.
