Galashiels 20-year-old ordered to behave himself after admitting offences including assault

Louis Heatlie pleaded guilty to assaulting another man to his injury in Gala Park in Galashiels on October 6 by repeatedly punching him to the head and body.

Heatlie also admitted behaving in a threatening or abusive manner near his Glendinning Terrace home in Galashiels on November 2 by damaging a car windscreen with a pumpkin, adopting an aggressive attitude towards two named people and kicking bins and a vehicle, as well as spitting on a police officer.

Defence lawyer Robert More blamed overindulgence in alcohol for the first offender committing those offences.

Sheriff Peter Paterson told Heatlie that if he behaves himself for the next six months, a fine will be the only punishment he faces, but if not, other sentencing options will be considered.

The case will recall on August 10.