Courts

The abuser also set a friend's door on fire.

Inverness Sheriff Court saw a huge mix of criminal business in August.

He has been given a chance to stay out of jail.

Police pursued a silver Seat Ibiza for over 25 miles after clocking it at 116mph on the Black Isle.

He was punched several times on the head, hears Inverness Sheriff Court.

The gang of six said they would start chopping off fingers until a safe was opened, adding there were gunmen outside.

Samuel Urquhart was also charged with threatening or abusive behaviour and malicious mischief.

Solicitors for the Eastgate Centre have written to Highland Council demanding action over the consultation.

A man and woman were remanded in custody after appearing at Inverness Sheriff Court.

He asked his lawyer to request a prison sentence.

Attacker fined £1000 after being found guilty of repeatedly punching and kicking partner.

Offence took place around 50m from man's house.

He was upset about yapping dogs and the guests.

He also assaulted a supermarket's delivery driver.

A trip to the Belladrum music festival was a costly one for an offshore electrician earning £3000 a month.

Drug-driver caught by police on mobile patrol.

"You have never been in trouble before and I trust this will be the first and last time," added the sheriff.

A man is to stand trial charged with raping a 15-year-old girl in Inverness.

A sheriff backed the view that a driver blacked out moments before causing a collision in Nairn.

Attackers told victim they would stab him if he told police.