News / Man denies pool cue assault
A TWENTY year old man has denied assaulting another man by repeatedly striking him with a pool cue at an address in Lerwick at the weekend.
Josh (Simon) Newcombe, of Ladies Drive, appeared at Lerwick Sheriff Court on Tuesday charged with possessing an offensive weapon, conducting himself in a disorderly manner by challenging the man to a fight, and assaulting him by repeatedly striking him on the head and body with the pool cue.
The incidents allegedly took place at Ladies Drive on Sunday. Appearing from custody, Newcombe was granted bail on the condition that he must not approach the complainer, and the case was continued to a trial date in June.
Meanwhile, a 23 year old man who admitted to stalking his own mother and sister over a 10-month period last year has had sentence deferred for reports to be prepared.
Ryan Galbraith, of Lerwick’s Sandveien, admitted causing fear or alarm to them between 1 January and 22 October at various locations in the town and Scalloway.
He persistently attempted to contact them by phone, as well as sending text messages and leaving voicemails of a threatening nature.
On one occasion, he approached his mother at the Cooperative supermarket in Lerwick, shouted and swore at her and spat on her car. On another occasion he approached her vehicle in the car park of Tesco’s supermarket and pushing a shopping trolley towards it before attempting to strike the car with the trolley.
Defence agent Gregor Kelly said Galbraith had a “troubled background” and called for a criminal justice social inquiry report, which Sheriff Philip Mann agreed to, adjourning the case until 25 April.
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.
