Court / Man appears in private on two serious charges
A TWENTY eight year old man from Lerwick was remanded in custody after appearing from custody and in private at the town’s sheriff court on Friday charged with carrying an offensive weapon and the intention to commit theft.
Scott Angus Anderson made no plea and was committed for further examination.
If you have been affected by crime, help is available. Whether you are victim, a witness, or the accused, you can find independent, impartial, and confidential support in Shetland.
For victims of general crime:
Victim Support Shetland
Phone: 01595744524 or 0800 1601985
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Email: VictimSupportHighlandsIslands@victimsupportsco.org.uk
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Space2face
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For anyone affected by gender-based violence, including domestic abuse, coercive control, stalking, sexual assault, and rape:
Shetland Women’s Aid
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Shetland Alcohol & Drug Partnership
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Substance Use Recovery Service
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