Teenager shouted 'that's my bird' and punched rival during Bo'ness attack

A teenager saw red when he caught his girlfriend out and about with a “younger man” – a 14-year -old boy.
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The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Falkirk Sheriff Court last Thursday, having admitted the assault – punching and kicking the 14-year-old – at West Lothian Golf Club, Bo’ness on July 23 last year.

Procurator fiscal depute Rachel Hill said: “The complainer had arranged to meet a female at the golf club in Bo’ness. He met her and they went for a walk. He then noticed the accused jump over a fence and move towards him.

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"The accused stated ‘that’s my bird’ and the complainer responded the girl in question had not told him she was in a relationship. The accused then punched him with a closed fist to the forehead.

The 17-year-old appeared at Falkirk Sheriff CourtThe 17-year-old appeared at Falkirk Sheriff Court
The 17-year-old appeared at Falkirk Sheriff Court
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"The complainer tried to push him away and the accused then left the scene.”

The 14-year-old called his mother and then contacted police regarding the incident.

Officers arrived and were able to trace the teenager.

The 14-year-old victim sustained minor bruising to the head from the punch and stiffness to his back, where the teenager had been kicking him.

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It was stated this was “an isolated incident” and the 17-year-old was a first offender, who committed the assault when he was just 16.

Addressing the youngster, Sheriff Craig Harris said: “I hope very much for your sake this has been an isolated incident.”

He placed the teenager, who lives in East Calder, on a structured deferred sentence for three months to October 13.