Psychological concerns for Stenhousemuir offender

An offender had already punched walls and a door and made violent threats towards his former partner – but it was his behaviour at a subsequent court appointment that gave social workers cause for concern.
By Court Reporter
Published 20th Jul 2022, 10:02 BST
Updated 20th Jul 2022, 15:23 BST
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Joseph Baxter (26) appeared at Falkirk Sheriff Court last Thursday having admitted threatening behaviour – shouting, swearing, refusing to leave the property, punching walls and a door and uttering threats of violence towards his former partner – at an address in Ettrick Court, Hallglen on April 25.

The court heard social workers had advised a psychological assessment be carried out on Baxter, due to his demeanour at an appointment.

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Baxter appeared at Falkirk Sheriff CourtBaxter appeared at Falkirk Sheriff Court
Baxter appeared at Falkirk Sheriff Court

Sheriff Craig Harris said: “The social work department has got some concerns about you. You need to attend that appointment.”

Sentence was deferred on Baxter, 18 Tryst Road, Stenhousemuir, until August 25 for the assessment and a supplementary criminal justice social work report to be carried out.