HMYOI Polmont inmate caused £2100 of damage to his prison cell

An inmate caused more than £2100 of damage when he trashed a cell at HMYOI Polmont.
By Herald Reporter
Published 9th Mar 2020, 16:22 BST
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Andrew Dawson (22), 49 Crieff Road, Perth, pled guilty to recklessly destroying contents, fixtures and fittings on April 24, 2019.

The total cost of the damage was £2132.56. His defence solicitor said Dawson has mental health issues and “his frustration boils over”.

He must complete 150 hours’ unpaid work within 12 months.