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A MAN formerly from Sandwick who admitted assaulting two police officers has been placed under supervision for 12 months. John Gair, of Lochgelly, Fife, was also placed under a curfew for six months - amid concern from the accused over the discomfort electronic tags might give...

A 51-year-old man pinched, kicked and attempted to headbutt police officers, a court heard.

A MAN has had his sentence deferred after admitting three charges including assault. Scott Anderson, whose address was given as Grampian Prison, will next appear at Lerwick Sheriff Court on 1 November. At an appearance from custody on Monday the 33-year-old pleaded guilty to...

A MAN appeared from custody in private at Lerwick Sheriff Court on Friday accused of assaulting a police officer. Forty eight year old John Gair, whose address was given as Shetland, was also charged with behaving in a threatening or abusive manner. He made no plea, was...

http://shet.news/jk91f Copied! IT is a rather unusual sight considering the last 12 months – a live gig scheduled to take place in Shetland. The new breed of Shetland’s rock scene – The Stoals, The Fiction and Sheer – are teaming up to perform at the Lerwick Legion on Friday 25 June. 12 of 14Adverts The emerging indie band, however, are ready to offer refunds on pre-bought tickets should the gig have to be postponed. Lead guitarist Callum Anderson said the band are keen to hol...

FIVE local contemporary bands have been commissioned to produce a short live performance film and accompanying EP which will be released online as part of Shetland Arts’ Refresh Now programme. The five acts cover a wide range of genres, with noisetastic grindcore duo Grimlok perhaps at the most extreme side of the spectrum. 9 of 14Adverts They feature bassist/vocalist Matthew Robertson and drummer Rory Dalziel, and the duo revel in short, sharp blasts of furious speed – with some groove ...