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Belt charge dropped

THE case against a Newton Stewart man charged with swinging a belt which struck a woman has been dropped.

Martin Emerson, 37, of King Street, had been charged with behaving in a threatening manner at 63 Main Street, Kirkcowan, on November 10.

But fiscal depute Paula Forbes told Stranraer Sheriff Court the crown was deserting the case.


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Weather for Newton Stewart

Tuesday 22 May 2012

5 day forecast

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Temperature: 8 C to 16 C

Wind Speed: 12 mph

Wind direction: South

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Temperature: 11 C to 16 C

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