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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

Sheriff said: "When I read the narrative about the assault, I had jail written on it. But I am pleased that you have turned your life."

Report noted he showed no remorse and blamed the victims for fabricating their evidence at his trial.

"He had two beers with his dinner and drove five hours later," said his defence solicitor.

A man who went travelling around Scotland was found unconscious in Lochaber and was taken to hospital in Fort William.

An armed attacker inflicted a life-threatening injury on a man after stabbing him in the back with a large kitchen knife during a street attack.

A man has been warned he could go to jail after he admitted kicking off in a court building.

A police constable was kicked on the body when he went to arrest a man who damaged a car's wing mirror.

A man stopped in a car by police in Inverness was found with cocaine.

A conflict between families turned violent when six men attacked a man who had gone to a local graveyard to have a "square go" with one of them.

Police were called to a 3am disturbance to deal with a drunk man.

A man spent months trying to rekindle a relationship with an old flame.

The victim has been left with scars, a drooping eye and has not yet fully recovered.

He appeared at Inverness Sheriff Court for his sixth drink-driving offence.

"She is a cheery, fun person who dislikes drama or fuss and is dependable, hard-working and conscientious," says sheriff clerk.