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Court / Court round-up 18 January 2023

DRIVING dangerously at grossly excessive speeds on Shetland roads has seen a man land a ban and a community payback order.

Luke Bryant, of Houlland, Sandwick, previously admitted carrying out the offence on the A970 between the south exit of Lerwick and Cunningsburgh on 12 April.

A criminal justice social work report had been prepared ahead of the 22-year-old’s case calling at Lerwick Sheriff Court on Wednesday.

Sheriff Ian Cruickshank disqualified Bryant from holding or obtaining a driving licence for 12 months, or further until he sits the extended test of competence.

He was also placed under supervision for 12 months and given 140 hours of unpaid work to complete.


A TEENAGER has been fined more than £700 for drugs related offences.

Mitchell King, of Dunrossness, previously admitted being concerned in the supply of cannabis in Lerwick between 1 June 2020 and 27 May 2021.

He also previously pleaded guilty to possessing the Class A drug psilocin at the same location in May 2021.

The 18-year-old was fined £650 for the cannabis charge and £120 for the possession offence when his case called at Lerwick Sheriff Court on Wednesday.

Sheriff Ian Cruickshank also granted forfeiture of a phone and a £20 note seized by police.


A CYCLIST was left “alarmed” after a driver’s botched overtaking manoeuvre resulted in her having to take action to avoid a collision, Lerwick Sheriff Court heard on Wednesday.

The incident happened on 31 July last year on the A970 between Fladdabister and Gulberwick, with the cyclist having to move onto the road verge to avoid colliding with the driver’s vehicle.

Shaun Jamieson, 27, of Swinister, Sandwick, admitted driving without due care and attention when his case called on Wednesday.

Procurator fiscal Duncan Mackenzie said the cyclist was “alarmed by the experience”.

Sheriff Ian Cruickshank fined Jamieson £400, as well as a £20 victim surcharge, and gave him four penalty points.

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

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Shetland Recovery Hub and Community Network

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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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