Teen attacked staff in Polmont YOI

By Court Reporter
Published 26th Sep 2022, 08:17 BST
Updated 26th Sep 2022, 08:18 BST
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James Docherty (18) appeared from custody via video link at Falkirk Sheriff Court last Thursday having pleaded guilty to assaulting a member of staff at Polmont Young Offenders Institution on August 21 last year.

The court heard there was no report available for Docherty, address listed as Polmont YOI.

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Sheriff Craig Harris deferred sentence on Docherty, who had been remanded in custody since March 2, until October 20 for reports. He was released on bail until that date and a 7pm to 7am curfew put in place.