Night out ends up in the cells

AN UNEMPLOYED Shetland man found himself on the wrong side of the law when local police were clamping down on a troublesome block of flats in Lerwick.

On Thursday, Lerwick Sheriff Court heard that the block in St Olaf Street had been gaining a reputation for anti-social behaviour and the police were taking “a proactive approach” to stop people from going there, by making sure the front door remained locked.

Procurator fiscal Duncan Mackenzie said that a 24 year old man (name removed under the right to be forgotten), was returning to the block in the early hours of 15 May to spend the night after being out on the town only to find the front door had been locked.

When he was refused entry by one of residents he lost his temper and ended up fighting with police officers who were patrolling the area.

On Thursday the man admitted shouting, swearing, making threats and struggling with the police.

The court was told he has now moved to Wales, where he is currently out of work.

Sheriff Graeme Napier said the man had previous convictions for general disorder and fined him £225.