A man was told he narrowly avoided going to jail when he appeared before the March sitting of Campbeltown Sheriff Court.
David Herd, aged 42, now of Oakland Road in Salford, had admitted acting in an aggressive manner, shouting, swearing, making comments of a sexual manner and threats of violence during an incident outside a pub in the centre of Campbeltown on April 5, 2022. He also admitted behaving in a threatening and abusive manner, shouting, swearing and uttering threats during the subsequent journey to Campbeltown Police Station.
Reports had been prepared on Herd and his defence agent Edel McGinty said that her client had “alcohol difficulties”.
Sheriff Euan Cameron said that people should not have to be subjected to Herd’s “outdated prejudice” and disgusting behaviour.
He added: “As appalling as your behaviour was, I note the fact that you have a positive work history and you have been out of trouble for a significant period."
Instead of jail, Herd was given a community payback order as a direct alternative to custody, with a 12-month supervision plan and 160 hours of unpaid work to be completed in that time.
“If you fail to comply, you will be sent to prison,” the sheriff said.
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