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A Motherwell rowdy warned police officers ‘I’ll kill you all’ as they tried to arrest him.
Nathan Fraser, 22, of Bellshill Road, admitted a charge of threatening or abusive behaviour when he appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court last week.
Aga Mathieson, prosecuting, said that officers came upon the accused in Motherwell Road, Bellshill, on February 15 last year.
They had a warrant for his arrest, but he became hostile, and began shouting abuse and threats.
This rowdy behaviour continued while he was being transported to Coatbridge police station.
Fraser warned the officers ‘You b ...... s are all getting it. I’ll kill you all. I’ll do you when I get out of this place’.
He also admitted threatening or abusive behaviour towards a couple in a separate incident in 2019.
Defence agent Andy Brophy said his client has mental health issues arising from witnessing a friend drown in the River Clyde.
Sheriff Ray Small deferred sentence until March 30 for a criminal justice social work report.
Hamilton Camera Club have been letting their imaginations run wild in their recent “Open” competition.
This month’s contest required members to be as creative as possible with no limitations on photos. Club secretary Jim Shaw said: “The competition was close but our intention is to always have fun. As ever, our club is open to all budding photographers no matter what age or experience.”
For more information, visit www. hamiltoncameraclub.co.uk
Hundreds of little bookworms across Hamilton and the surrounding areas dressed up as their favourite storybook characters on Thursday in celebration of the ever-popular World Book Day.
Youngsters dressed as everything from intrepid boy reporter Tintin, to Harry Potter and Mary Poppins, with all sorts of other wild and wonderful creations included.
These pictures show just some of the inventive costume ideas parents came up with, and the hard work has certainly paid off as they brought these well-known characters to life.
Of course, this year’s World Book Day happened during the pandemic, and not all of the children could mark the occasion at school like they normally do.
Some youngsters were home schooling, but many of them still joined in the fun and got dressed up for the annual event.
World Book Day has been growing in popularity with children since it began in 1995.
The annual event encourages them to discover new authors, illustrators, books and all kinds of reading – and what a fun way to do it!
And check back next week for more fantastic pictures of youngsters in their costumes!