Inmate caused £1170 damage to YOI cell

An offender wrecked his cell in Polmont YOI so badly it cost authorities £1170 to repair.

Tyler Andrew (21) battered a window, door and various fixtures and fittings and had his television and recreation privileges withdrawn for 14 days as a result.

Appearing from custody at Falkirk Sheriff Court, Andrew pled guilty to the offence he committed at the young offenders institution back in January.

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Andrew, 16 Lawson Street, Kirkcaldy, is currently serving a 24 month sentence with a nine month supervised release order.

Sheriff Derek Livingston deferred sentence for three months for a progress report.