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Court / Released on bail after court appearance on assault charge

A MAN has been released on bail after appearing from custody at Lerwick Sheriff Court accused of assault.

George Sutherland, of Ireland, Bigton, had his case continued without plea until 10 January.

The 61-year-old was accused of assaulting a woman at his home address on Monday (16 December) and repeatedly seizing her by the neck, pushing her on the body, pushing his fist against her head and seizing her by the body.

Sutherland was also accused of behaving in a threatening or abusive manner at the same location on the same date.

He was charged with shouting, swearing, uttering threats of violence, acting in an aggressive manner and placing the woman in a state of fear or alarm.

Sutherland was released on bail with a special condition prohibiting him from approaching or contacting the complainer.

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:

For anyone affected by crime & harm seeking a restorative approach:

For anyone affected by gender-based violence, including domestic abuse, coercive control, stalking, sexual assault, and rape:

Shetland Women’s Aid

Phone: 01595 692070
Web: https://www.shetlandwa.org
Email: office@shetlandwa.org

The Compass Centre (Shetland Rape Crisis)

Phone: 01595 744402 or 08088 010302
Web: https://www.compasscentre.org
Email: contact@compasscentre.org

For anyone affected by substance use:

Shetland Recovery Hub and Community Network

Phone: 01595 744402
Web: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075791869200
Email: recoveryhub@shetland.gov.uk

Shetland Alcohol & Drug Partnership

Phone: 01595 743060 or 07342 077789
Web: https://shetlandadp.org.uk
Email: shet.sadp@nhs.scot

Substance Use Recovery Service

Phone: 01595 743006

 
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