23-04-2025
Skye man breaches order protecting ex in Dunbartonshire
John MacInnes was convicted last summer of a charge at Portree Sheriff Court which ordered his ex be protected from any contact for 10 years.
But on January, his former partner received text messages of a threatening and abusive nature. She lives in the area covered by Dumbarton Sheriff Court.
On April 15, the 31-year-old appeared from custody at the court and pleaded guilty to breaching the non-harassment order (NHO).
Defence solicitor Jonathan Paul said his client had an issue with alcoholism and his criminal record was on Skye.
"It's clear alcohol has a grip on him," he said. "His relationship ended, he started drinking again."
Mr Paul said there were bail options and that custody "would be a revolving door".
Sheriff James Mulgrew said there were "difficulties" admitting him to bail considering his recent and relevant record.
He told MacInnes, listed in papers as a prisoner at Low Moss: "The order was imposed in July at sheriff and jury level and the sheriff's order was for 10 years."
