AYR MAN GIVEN CURFEW BY SHERIFF FOR FOURTH DOMESTIC OFFENCE
A man from Ayr has been placed under a dusk-to-dawn curfew following his sentencing for his fourth domestic-related offence.Thomas Young, who resides on Oakwood Avenue, previously admitted to threatening and abusing his former partner.
The incident occurred on December 2 of the previous year on Kilmaurs Road, situated in the Altonhill district of Kilmarnock.
Young, aged 38, acknowledged behaving aggressively towards the woman, shouting and swearing repeatedly, making offensive comments, and striking her hand, which resulted in her dropping her mobile phone.
During his sentencing hearing at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on March 14, Young was represented by solicitor Samantha McGuire.
She explained to the court that Young was unemployed and hoped to mend their relationship after receiving his conviction.
Ms McGuire noted that Young expressed regret for his actions and recognized the gravity of his situation.
She highlighted that this marked his fourth domestic offence, and he was aware of testing the patience of the judiciary.
Sheriff Colin Bissett, addressing Young, said that due to the case’s limited severity and his remorse, he would avoid a custodial sentence this time.
Instead, Young was ordered to adhere to an electronic curfew, restricting him to his home from 7pm to 7am each day for six months.
A man from Ayr has received a strict curfew restriction after being convicted of his fourth domestic abuse offence.
Thomas Young, of Oakwood Avenue, admitted to conduct that included threatening behavior and abusive language directed at his ex-partner.
The incident happened on December 2 last year on Kilmaurs Road in the Altonhill neighborhood of Kilmarnock.
During the sentencing at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on March 14, Young, age 38, pleaded guilty to aggressive conduct where he shouted, swore, and made offensive remarks towards the woman, as well as physically striking her hand, causing her to drop her mobile phone.
His solicitor, Samantha McGuire, told the court that Young was currently unemployed and was seeking to reconcile with his partner following his conviction.
She emphasized his remorse and awareness of the seriousness of his actions.
The sheriff, Colin Bissett, noted that this was Young’s fourth domestic case but chose to avoid immediate imprisonment, citing the relatively minor nature of the offence and Young’s contrition.
Instead, he imposed an electronically monitored curfew requiring Young to remain in his home from 7pm to 7am over six months.
