News / Scalloway man charged with assault
A SCALLOWAY man was released on bail from Lerwick Sheriff Court on Thursday after he appeared from custody on a charge of assault.
Gordon Iain Keith, aged 42, of 16d Meadowfield Crescent, Scalloway, was charged with entering a neighbouring property uninvited on Wednesday, shouting, swearing and brandishing a screwdriver as well as punching a man on the head and spitting in his face.
He made no plea or declaration and agreed to the bail conditions that he does not approach his alleged victim or enter his property. He will reappear at court on 24 August.
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