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COURT ROUND-UP: Attempted murder, domestic abusers and a heartbreaking FAI among last month's Inverness court business

01 December 2024
COURT ROUND-UP: Attempted murder, domestic abusers and a heartbreaking FAI among last month's Inverness court business

COURT ROUND-UP: Attempted murder, domestic abusers and a heartbreaking FAI among last month's Inverness court business

01 December 2024

Here's our recap of some of the cases that made the headlines last month.


‘You show no remorse for your actions’ - Victim-blaming rapist jailed for eight years

29 November 2024
‘You show no remorse for your actions’ - Victim-blaming rapist jailed for eight years

‘You show no remorse for your actions’ - Victim-blaming rapist jailed for eight years

29 November 2024

The High Court in Edinburgh heard the 61-year-old man maintained he was innocent of any wrongdoing.


Police halted high-risk chase of drug-driver - who ended up crashing into car

28 November 2024
Police halted high-risk chase of drug-driver - who ended up crashing into car

Police halted high-risk chase of drug-driver - who ended up crashing into car

28 November 2024

He ran off after the collision, but he left his passenger who told the police who he was.


‘Sheriff's officers were at his door’ - Businessman caught drink-driving after tip-off from off-duty policeman

26 November 2024
‘Sheriff's officers were at his door’ - Businessman caught drink-driving after tip-off from off-duty policeman

‘Sheriff's officers were at his door’ - Businessman caught drink-driving after tip-off from off-duty policeman

26 November 2024

Defence solicitor told Inverness Sheriff Court that drinking was a ‘coping mechanism’.


Two Merseyside men face charges of drug dealing in Inverness

26 November 2024
Two Merseyside men face charges of drug dealing in Inverness

Two Merseyside men face charges of drug dealing in Inverness

26 November 2024

They appeared in private at Inverness Sheriff Court this week.


‘Control your dog or it will be destroyed’ - owner warned after it bit delivery driver’s hand

25 November 2024
‘Control your dog or it will be destroyed’ - owner warned after it bit delivery driver’s hand

‘Control your dog or it will be destroyed’ - owner warned after it bit delivery driver’s hand

25 November 2024

Diego the German Shepherd dog must be muzzled and his owner has to pay the victim compensation.


Chinese tourist jailed after killing biker in A9 head-on collision while she was on wrong side of road

25 November 2024
Chinese tourist jailed after killing biker in A9 head-on collision while she was on wrong side of road

Chinese tourist jailed after killing biker in A9 head-on collision while she was on wrong side of road

25 November 2024

The 63-year-old victim was on his way to the Highlands to travel on the North Coast 500 - a ‘bucket list’ trip he’d been dreaming of doing.


‘I think he needs to see a psychologist or psychiatrist’

22 November 2024
‘I think he needs to see a psychologist or psychiatrist’

‘I think he needs to see a psychologist or psychiatrist’

22 November 2024

“I have real concerns about his health,” hears Inverness Sheriff Court.


‘We will miss him greatly but remember him fondly’ - sudden death prompts love and tributes for Inverness Courier journalist Neil MacPhail

22 November 2024
‘We will miss him greatly but remember him fondly’ - sudden death prompts love and tributes for Inverness Courier journalist Neil MacPhail

‘We will miss him greatly but remember him fondly’ - sudden death prompts love and tributes for Inverness Courier journalist Neil MacPhail

22 November 2024

His engaging wit and infectious giggle endeared him to everyone, but it was his talent as a scribe which was most impressive..


‘I can't think of anything more stupid to do’ - teen tried to escape court dock during case

21 November 2024
‘I can't think of anything more stupid to do’ - teen tried to escape court dock during case

‘I can't think of anything more stupid to do’ - teen tried to escape court dock during case

21 November 2024

Since then, accused persons are prevented from taking any items into the dock.


15 stitches used to seal wound after jail cell single-punch knock out

20 November 2024
15 stitches used to seal wound after jail cell single-punch knock out

15 stitches used to seal wound after jail cell single-punch knock out

20 November 2024

Attacker was being kept awake by cellmate “acting erratically and talking to himself”.


Bungling burglar stole tobacco, vapes, fragrances and make-up

19 November 2024
Bungling burglar stole tobacco, vapes, fragrances and make-up

Bungling burglar stole tobacco, vapes, fragrances and make-up

19 November 2024

His haul across two break-ins was worth some £13,000.


Three-figure fine for first offender who bit police officer

18 November 2024
Three-figure fine for first offender who bit police officer

Three-figure fine for first offender who bit police officer

18 November 2024

The woman also shouted racist remarks towards a group in Inverness city centre.


COURT ROUND UP: Man giving evidence sobs at fatal accident inquiry; jail term for ‘incredible act of dog cruelty’; and sex offender awaits fate

17 November 2024
COURT ROUND UP: Man giving evidence sobs at fatal accident inquiry; jail term for ‘incredible act of dog cruelty’; and sex offender awaits fate

COURT ROUND UP: Man giving evidence sobs at fatal accident inquiry; jail term for ‘incredible act of dog cruelty’; and sex offender awaits fate

17 November 2024

Inverness Sheriff Court recorded another busy week last week.


Abusive and threatening behaviour at Raigmore Hospital’s A&E sees woman face string of charges

16 November 2024
Abusive and threatening behaviour at Raigmore Hospital’s A&E sees woman face string of charges

Abusive and threatening behaviour at Raigmore Hospital’s A&E sees woman face string of charges

16 November 2024

She had a history of abuse and violence at the hands of her previous partners and turned to drink and substance misuse to cope.


‘Salutary experience’ for drink-driving apprentice joiner

16 November 2024
‘Salutary experience’ for drink-driving apprentice joiner

‘Salutary experience’ for drink-driving apprentice joiner

16 November 2024

The 23-year-old was feeling low and wanted to see his pal for a chat.


Sheriff leaves owners to take civil action after hearing £7k damage caused to holiday let - despite culprit offering compensation

16 November 2024
Sheriff leaves owners to take civil action after hearing £7k damage caused to holiday let - despite culprit offering compensation

Sheriff leaves owners to take civil action after hearing £7k damage caused to holiday let - despite culprit offering compensation

16 November 2024

Man flicked blood all over the walls and doors.


‘He was upset at the call’ - Three-figure fine for man who smashed partner’s mobile phone

16 November 2024
‘He was upset at the call’ - Three-figure fine for man who smashed partner’s mobile phone

‘He was upset at the call’ - Three-figure fine for man who smashed partner’s mobile phone

16 November 2024

He overheard her on the phone while he was in bed.


‘Incredible act of cruelty’ - Jail sentence for man who starved dog to death

14 November 2024
‘Incredible act of cruelty’ - Jail sentence for man who starved dog to death

‘Incredible act of cruelty’ - Jail sentence for man who starved dog to death

14 November 2024

The 25-year-old admitted causing the dog unnecessary suffering by failing to provide it with access to food or water.


Drunk jailed after falling asleep in bar then threatening to ‘batter door staff’

14 November 2024
Drunk jailed after falling asleep in bar then threatening to ‘batter door staff’

Drunk jailed after falling asleep in bar then threatening to ‘batter door staff’

14 November 2024

The Gillingham man went to the Rose Street Foundry bar after returning to Inverness following the death of his mother.


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