Man in court on knife-related charges

A man charged with three offences in Aith in the early hours of this morning appeared from custody at Lerwick Sheriff Court today.

Scott Henry, 24, of Da Daal, West Burrafirth, is accused of punching a man on the head, knocking him to the ground and rendering him unconscious at Aith Hall. He is further accused of assaulting two men and a woman at Whitelaw Road by threatening them and presenting a knife at them, and of possessing a kitchen knife at Whitelaw Road.

The case was continued without plea until 16th June. Henry was released on bail with the special condition that he does not attempt to contact or approach any of the complainers.