Courts

The sheriff told him if it was not for his solicitor's plea, he had an 18-month prison sentence in mind.

Sheriff said: "I am sorry your holiday took a turn for the worse but I am glad that no-one was killed."

Equipment was stolen from a peat excavation company yard by the former business associate of a well-known Inverness entrepreneur.

The teenager made no plea, was committed for further examination and released on bail.

Sheriff Eilidh Macdonald is running out of patience with the 22-year-old.

The 37-year-old admitted slightly injuring the woman occupant by his culpable and reckless conduct.

Defence agent said: "He was working in this area and he socialised with friends."

Inverness Sheriff Court heard that the victim was repeatedly punched and kicked on the head and body, even when he was on the ground.

He admitted police assault and threatening behaviour.

The sheriff described it as "a vicious and unprovoked assault".

A firearms unit and other police were called out when a man wielding an axe smashed a neighbour’s window.

He was aged around 14 when he started his collection.

The crash resulted in a man suffering sternum and rib fractures, a partially collapsed lung and a lacerated liver.

He was caught trying to sell hundreds of pounds worth of crack cocaine and heroin.

He was told it was not "a victimless crime".

"His regret is significant and considerable," said attacker's solicitor.

When police on mobile patrol in the Hilton area of Inverness saw a BMW and decided to stop it for a routine check.

The 32-year-old had a reasonable excuse for having the weapon.

Sheriff Sara Matheson was told that there was an argument which escalated.

You and others are lucky to have survived without injury