Stenhousemuir flasher breached his curfew
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Barry Buchanan (47) appeared from custody via video link at Falkirk Sheriff Court last Thursday having pleaded guilty to a breach of the peace – making sexual remarks and threats of violence and sexual violence towards children – in Main Street and King Street, Stenhousemuir on July 25.
He also admitted exposing his genitals in a sexual manner towards a 13-year-old girl in King Street, Stenhousemuir on the same date.
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Hide AdIt was stated Buchanan had breached a number of bail conditions, including his restriction of liberty order – which runs until March 1 next year – to stay in his home.
Defence solicitor William McIntyre said: “He lives in a one-bedroom flat and went out to put his bins out and has gone out for a breath of fresh air – he has asthma.”
On another occasion he stated he was very cold and had to go to a friends house for a heat.
He also claimed he left his home because it was his birthday and he was celebrating.
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Hide AdSheriff Simon Collins QC heard Buchanan, address listed as Prison of Edinburgh, had been in custody since December 6.
“He’s had a fortnight in prison for his trouble,” he said.
Sheriff Collins deferred sentence on Buchanan until January 27 for a criminal justice social work report and released him on bail until that date.