Offender suffering 'drug induced psychosis' smashed up ward in Forth Valley Royal Hospital

In the space of a week Daniel Llewellyn (25) caused chaos in a hospital ward, ripping a toilet holder and a soap dispenser from a wall, kicking a plant pot, throwing chairs and tearing up board games.
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He also used a piece of plastic as a weapon to aggressively threaten staff with.

Appearing at Falkirk Sheriff Court on Thursday, Llewellyn had admitted threatening behaviour in Forth Valley Royal Hospital on August 1, August 5 and August 6 last year and possessing an offensive weapon on August 6, 2020.

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The court heard Llewellyn suffered from “drug induced psychosis” at the time of the offence but was now doing better.

Llewellyn admitted behaving in a threatening manner at Forth Valley Royal HospitalLlewellyn admitted behaving in a threatening manner at Forth Valley Royal Hospital
Llewellyn admitted behaving in a threatening manner at Forth Valley Royal Hospital
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He was said to try and “wind people up” by saying inappropriate things.

Sheriff Derek Livingston place Llewellyn, 35 Alloway Drive, Cowie, on a supervised community payback order for a period of two years with the condition he attend relevant addiction services.

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