News / Constable guilty
A POLICE constable is facing an uncertain employment future after pleading guilty to a charge of behaving in a threatening manner at Lerwick Sheriff Court on Monday.
Police Scotland confirmed on Tuesday that Matthew Ross is a serving police officer – but a spokesman declined to give details of any possible internal disciplinary action.
In court on Monday defence agent Tommy Allan said Ross, who has been suffering from depression, faced a situation where his future employment “may not be assured”.
The 19 year old had sentence deferred until the end of November for him to be of good behavior after admitting to behaving in a threatening or abusive manner towards his girlfriend at Posers nightclub on 30 March.
The Police Scotland spokesman said: “As the sentence is deferred we wouldn’t be saying anything further until such time.”
In court on Monday, Ross pled guilty to backing the girl up against a wall, verbally abusing her and striking the wall beside her head with his hand.
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.