After-wedding row ends in court

A Perth man exploded with anger during an argument with his partner when they returned home after a wedding reception in a local hotel.

And during his drink-fuelled tirade, 34-year-old Gerrard Cameron broke a DVD stand into pieces.

He then turned his rage on to a Barbie doll’s house which he picked up and then threw to the floor, breaking it.

Next, he smashed a child’s dressing table, all the time shouting at his girlfriend: “This is all your f***ing fault.”

The accused, of Rutherford Court, St Andrew Street, has abstained from drink following his night of shame.

And the self-employed builder was left counting the cost of his violent outburst after he was fined £450 at Perth Sheriff Court.

He admitted shouting and swearing and acting in an aggressive manner towards the woman at their home in Rutherford Court on October 22.

He then entered a bedroom and damaged toys and furniture.

Depute fiscal Craig Donald said the accused and their family had been at a function in the Salutation Hotel and left at 11.30pm.

When he got home he started arguing with his partner in relation to a fall-out which had taken place earlier.

He lost his temper in one of the bedrooms and shouted at the complainer: “This is all your f***ing fault.”

At that stage she positioned herself between him and two children who were in the bedroom as she didn’t want them frightened.

At that stage he appears to have lost control, kicking over the DVD stand and breaking it to pieces.”

He then vented his anger on the doll’s house and dressing table before his partner phoned the police on her mobile.

Officers found him in the bathroom and he was subsequently taken to their Barrack Street headquarters.

Solicitor Paul Ralph described the incident as “incredibly stupid and unpleasant”.

A bail condition had been imposed, banning him from entering St Andrew Street, but he had been able to see his partner.

“He’s been abstaining from drink,” he added.

His partner was in court to hear the sheriff warn the accused about the dangers of drinking too much alcohol with the festive season approaching.

Cameron will pay the fine at £80 a month from his weekly wages of £300. 29 last year by repeatedly punching her on the head, to her injury.

Part of the charge which alleged that he pinned her to a sofa and seized her by the neck was deleted.

The sheriff told him: “You have to appreciate that, with your record, any time you are convicted of assault you face the prospect of losing your liberty.”

Calder will have to complete 200 hours of unpaid work within the next six months as part of a Community Payback Order.

He will also be supervised for 12 months and undergo alcohol treatment.

“It may be, as you approach your 29th birthday in January, you are beginning to get it.

“You know, as well as I do, if you breach the order you will lose your liberty.” repeatedly shouted and swore and refused to leave.

The court was told that Conroy became “argumentative and abusive” towards her mum - and refused to leave.

The police were alerted and they found her in an upstairs bedroom.

“She was asked to gather her belongings and leave the property,” explained the fiscal.

“In response she said: ‘I’m not f***ing leaving. F*** off and leave me alone.’

“It took her around 30 minutes to collect her belongings and then she started to leave.”

As she was being taken to the police station she shouted and swore at officers.

Solicitor Paul Ralph said the incident at her mother’s had resulted from a “family falling out.”

Various reports had tried to “get to the root of her problems He asked that “some form of supervision” be considered for his client.

But Sheriff Foulis imposed the 12-month sentence but backdated it to September 8, when she was remanded. it.”

Robertson had been working 10 shifts in a row and had come in to Perth on his night off, where he had met a colleague.

“He decided to come into Perth to find out the lie of the land but found himself in handcuffs,” added the lawyer.

His family, who live in Glasgow, had “despaired of him”.

But his sister, described as a “fairly prosperous businesswoman,” had relocated to Perthshire and now ran the restaurant, pub and bedroom accommodation.

She had given him a chance, employing him as chef there.

The lawyer revealed that the accused has been given a substantial sentence for housebreaking but had been freed early.

There was, however, a “sizeable, unexpired portion” of that still outstanding.

He also had convictions for the possession of weapons.

“He finds himself in an extremely perilous position today.”

Sheriff MacFarlane said the assault, coupled with the accused’s record, merited him being “sent straight back to prison.”

But he imposed the fine and compensation order instead, adding: “The experience for Brian Brown must have been terrifying.” past the cafe three or times, staring in at them.

Around 10 different calls were made on the phone during the fourday period.

“She recognised the number as that of the accused,” added the fiscal.

“She was upset by the persistent calling and reported the matter to the police.”

Solicitor Jamie Baxter said his client had been involved in a relationship with a “third party” for around 18 months.

“It came to light, however, that he was also involved - simultaneously with another woman.

“That’s what started the bad feeling that led to a number of unsavoury incidents, including remarks and text messages between them.”

Mr Baxter said Bruce no longer four