Perth man in Star Trek attack

A Perth man who assaulted a fellow drinker in the toilets of a Shetland pub during a Star Trek party has been fined £750 and told to pay £500 in compensation.

Douglas Hughes, of Neave Court, had denied assaulting the man at the Northern Lights in Brae on July 1 last year, citing self-defence.

However, the 50-year-old was found guilty following a t rial at Lerwick Sheriff Court yesterday.

The court heard Hughes had been invited to the pub by a long-time friend, who was celebrating a 50th birthday with a Star Trek-themed party.

His victim, who was taken to hospital with facial injuries, said Hughes came up behind him and grabbed his wrists before lashing out, causing him to fall to the floor.

Hughes claimed the other man started the fight and he had only butted and punched him in self-defence.

He said he was unable to remove himself from the situation because he was still suffering the effects of a broken leg from four years before.

CCTV footage was shown in court of Hughes coming back to the bar and taking off his blue Star Trek-style top before leaving.

Sheriff Cruickshank said the complainer was a credible witness and found Hughes guilty of the charge.

Passing sentence, he said: “Mr Hughes’ evidence does not cause me to have reasonable doubt.”