Offender lost the plot with partner at four star Falkirk area hotel

Donald Smith, 52, appeared at Falkirk Sheriff Court last Thursday having pleaded guilty to threatening behaviour – swearing and uttering threats of violence towards his partner – at the MacDonald Inchyra Hotel, Grange Road, Grangemouth on September 18 last year.
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Smith, 13 Dolton Road, Lasswade, had not attended required social work appointments because he claimed he had failed to open the appointment letters on time.

Sheriff Alison Michie deferred sentence until February 6 for a criminal justice social work report and restriction of liberty order assessment.