Five men jailed for firing crossbow and other violent offences in Forth Valley area

By James Trimble
Published 14th Feb 2023, 13:54 BST
Updated 16th Feb 2023, 08:39 BST
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Prison sentences were handed down to five men involved in violent disturbances which saw a crossbow bolt being discharged and a man being seriously assaulted.

The men were all found guilty of offences which took place in Stirling on Sunday, July 5 2020.

At Stirling Sheriff Court on Monday, Ryan Craw, 27, Roddy Bain, 26, Jake Bain, 25, Dale Campbell 26, and Lee Quinn, 26, were sentenced to between 33 and 46 months for their part in a disturbance which involved a crossbow being discharged in Queens Road and a man being seriously assaulted in Upper Craigs.

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The man was taken to Forth Valley Royal Hospital with his condition described as “serious but not life threatening” and the attack was reportedly connected to the earlier incident in Queens Road involving the crossbow.

Detective Sergeant Will Hogg, Forth Valley CID, said: “Thankfully this type of incident is rare in Stirling and we are pleased all five men have been convicted and have received custodial sentences.”