Beggar punched in Inverness street
Published: 07:30, 17 December 2023
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A beggar was punched on the head and body by a man who claimed he was owed money by him.
The incident happened in Church Street on March 10 last year, Inverness Sheriff Court heard.
Fiscal depute Naomi Duffy-Welsh told Sheriff Gordon Fleetwood that Derek Rattray (64), of Bruce Park, Inverness, saw the beggar, punched him once on the head and then the body and shouted: "Where is my £40?"
"It appears to be an unprovoked attack," Ms Duffy-Welsh added.
Defending, Willie Young explained: "They were former associates and my client gave him money for some food.
"The individual made a derogatory remark."
Rattray had sentence deferred until June 13 next year for his good behaviour.
