Court calls for further review on Bo'ness hammer man

By Court Reporter

Published 6th Dec 2021, 11:30 BST

Updated 6th Dec 2021, 12:22 BST

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Samuel Collins (23) did not appear at Falkirk Sheriff Court last Thursday having previously pleaded guilty to brandishing a hammer and attempting to rob a man at the U Save Store, Drumpark Avenue, Bo’ness on February 25 last year.

He also admitted assaulting a female police officer by spitting on her at his 35 Craigallan Park, Bo’ness home on November 29, 2020.

The court heard Collins’ community payback order review had been positive.

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Collns brandished the hammer at the U Save Store, Drumpark Avenue, Bo'ness

Collns brandished the hammer at the U Save Store, Drumpark Avenue, Bo'ness

Sheriff Craig Harris called for a further review for March 3.

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