A TEENAGER fuelled by vodka assaulted two people after being ejected from a drinks party in Kelso.
Euan Williamson, 19, of Priors Road, Jedburgh, pleaded guilty to the offences which happened on September 29.
Graham Fraser, prosecuting, said Williamson had been causing concern by talking about suicide and then punched a male several times to the face.
He continued: “He was put out of the house and was seen nearby by a lady in a state of distress who was concerned for him and called the police. His behaviour was described as severe mood swings.”
Mr Fraser said officers witnessed Williamson pick up a boulder from a garden in the Mercer Court area of Kelso and attempt to throw it at another male.
He added: “He was heavily influenced by drink.”
Defence lawyer Rory Bannerman said Williamson was ashamed of his actions as the people involved were his friends.He added: “He lost control of his actions. He had been drinking vodka which had an effect on him.”
Sheriff Derrick McIntyre ordered Williamson to carry out 60 hours of unpaid work over a three-month period.