GARELOCHHEAD MAN ADMONISHED FOR ASSAULT OUTSIDE HELENSBURGH PUB
A man named Andrew Ross, residing at St Modans Howe, Garelochhead, appeared at Dumbarton Sheriff Court after previously admitting to assault.
The incident involved Ross taking a swing at his ex's new partner but unfortunately hitting his ex partner instead.
The assault occurred on September 2, 2023, on East Princes Street, Helensburgh.
Ross pleaded guilty to punching the woman on the head during the altercation.
The court heard that Ross had exchanged words outside a pub and intended to target his ex's new partner, but missed and struck the woman.
His defense solicitor, Scott Adair, explained that Ross is a first-time offender and had been on bail conditions, which he has adhered to.
Sheriff Lorna Anderson stated, "You were asked to be of good behaviour and you have done that.
Given your lack of record, you're admonished." As a result, Ross received an admonishment with no non-harassment order issued.
The court's decision was that Ross would be admonished for his actions, emphasizing his good conduct since the incident.
Court Outcome
Conviction and Sentencing Details
Verified Conviction
Detected legal outcome
ly hitting his ex partner instead. The assault occurred on September 2, 2023, on East Princes Street, Helensburgh. Ross pleaded guilty to punching the woman on the head during the altercation. The court heard that Ross had exchanged word...
Discharge or deferred sentence
Given your lack of record, you're admonished." As a result, Ross received an admonishment with no non-harassment order issued
Discharge or deferred sentence
The court's decision was that Ross would be admonished for his actions, emphasizing his good conduct since the incident
