Kyser Summers admitted obstructing a nurse, shouting and swearing, uttering threats of violence and acting in an aggressive manner towards her on August 30.
Procurator fiscal Graham Fraser told a previous hearing 16-year-old Summers, of Caddon Court, Innerleithen, had been taken to Borders General Hospital at 6.30am by ambulance after he had “overdosed on some sort of medication”.
He continued: “This clearly affected his behaviour. He was shouting and swearing at a nurse. His behaviour was distressing, not only to her, but to a five-year-old boy in the next cubicle who was struggling to breathe properly.
“His behaviour was causing distress to the boy’s family, but his response when this was pointed out was, ‘f**k off’. He kept saying, ‘I do not give a f**k, I will kick his head in and all’.”
The nurse warned him several times that she would call the police and when the behaviour persisted she did that.
Mr Fraser added: “He approached another member of staff and said, ‘What the f**k are you looking at’. He continued to be aggressive and abusive. It was very distressing for the staff and anyone else seeking treatment at that time.”
Sentence was deferred until February 3 for reports, including a restriction-of-liberty assessment.
‘FORGOT’ TO TURN UP FOR INTERVIEW
A GALASHIELS teenager who “forgot” to turn up for an interview with a social worker to get background reports prepared has been remanded in custody.
Ryan Scott had already been warned he would be kept behind bars if he did not co-operate.
But defence lawyer Ross Dow said the 18-year-old had been pre-occupied with organising his brother’s birthday party and had missed the appointment, despite adhering to another court order of reporting to Galashiels police station daily from Monday to Friday.
Sheriff Peter Paterson said he was remanding him in custody until January 20 to ensure the reports were available.
A previous hearing was told how Scott – involved in a violent confrontation with a 16-year-old – carried out the attack because his victim had punched a fence and lamp post.
Scott and the other male were among a group of youths who had earlier been warned by police in the Wood Street area of Galashiels on the night of July 21. When the group moved onto Penman Place, Scott lost his temper when the 16-year-old started punching the fence and a lamp post.
Tessa Bradley, prosecuting, said there was a “violent” exchange, with Scott repeatedly punching the teenager to the head and face, and continuing to do so when falling to the ground.
The victim was treated at Borders General Hospital the following day for extensive swelling and bruising to the face.
Ms Bradley said: “When interviewed by the police, the accused admitted striking him a number of times. He accepted his behaviour was excessive and he had lost his temper.”
VEHICLE VANDAL
A TWEEDBANK man caused £2,000 worth of damage to vehicles he forcibly opened and maliciously damaged after a night out drinking.
Robert McMillan, 54, of Hareshaw Bank, pleaded guilty to three charges – offences which happened in Rogers Road and Weavers Court in Selkirk on June 15.
The vehicles belonged to a tree surgery firm and the Forestry Commission.
Defence lawyer Rory Bannerman said: “He had been out drinking and did not think of the consequences. He did not appreciate how much damage he had caused.”
McMillan was ordered to pay £500 compensation and carry out 150 hours of unpaid work as part of an 18-month community payback order.
GALASHIELS DRUGS RAID
A 50-year-old man appeared in private following a drugs raid on a property in Galashiels last weekend.
Ian McKechnie is accused of producing a controlled drug and also faces two charges of drugs possession. In addition, he is alleged to have obstructed police with a warrant.
McKechnie made no plea or declaration and his case was continued for further examination. He was bailed.
KNIFE CHARGE
A HAWICK man appeared in private accused of a number of offences during a disturbance at the weekend.
James Matthew Calder – formerly of Galashiels – is charged on petition with carrying a knife, assault, assault by threats, intended theft and threatening and abusive behaviour.
The 36-year-old made no plea or declaration and the case was continued for further examination.
Calder was released on bail by Sheriff Peter Paterson until the next court hearing on a date to be determined.
ACCUSED IS BAILED
A MAN has been bailed following a private court appearance.
Robert Leslie Knight, 27, of Edinburgh, faces charges of theft by housebreaking, threatening and abusive behaviour, and two counts of possession of controlled drugs. The offences are alleged to have been committed in the Borders.
He made no plea and the case was continued for further examination until a court date yet to be determined.