Grangemouth teenager used wood as weapon at town property

A Grangemouth teenager who used a piece of wood as a weapon is set to discover his punishment.
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The 16-year-old appeared at Falkirk Sheriff Court last Thursday.

He’d admitted acting in an aggressive manner, shouting, swearing, brandishing a piece of wood, striking a door with the weapon, causing damage, challenging another to a fight and uttering threats of violence at an address in Portal Road, Grangemouth on February 19.

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The teen, who cannot be named for legal reasons, also pleaded guilty to wilfully or recklessly damaging property belonging to another by striking the piece of wood against a door, causing glass to smash, and having an offensive weapon without reasonable excuse or lawful authority in a public place.

A Grangemouth teen appeared at Falkirk Sheriff Court after using a piece of wood as a weapon. Picture: Michael Gillen.A Grangemouth teen appeared at Falkirk Sheriff Court after using a piece of wood as a weapon. Picture: Michael Gillen.
A Grangemouth teen appeared at Falkirk Sheriff Court after using a piece of wood as a weapon. Picture: Michael Gillen.
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Addressing the teenager, who represented himself, Sheriff Christopher Shead said: “The letter says you’ve not co-operated with the preparation of the report.”

Deferring sentence May 20, Sheriff Shead said: “If you don’t co-operate, you’ll be locked up for that purpose.”

Bail was continued.

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