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A Lanarkshire paedophile is behind bars after sexually abusing three young girls and sending explicit messages to three others.

A Lanarkshire man admitted conning the taxman out of thousands of pounds in a VAT scam.

A housebreaker who tried to steal his victim's car has been given a chance to turn his life around.

A drug overdose victim who became violent in hospital has avoided a further jail stretch.

A startled Blantyre woman woke up in the early hours to find a man had broken into her home and was in the process of stealing her car.

iOS - Android Hamilton Sheriff Court heard he turned up at his parents' home in Elmbank Crescent about 4pm on May 20 last year.He demanded money and when his dad refused he became "extremely agitated" and warned he was going to get a knife from the kitchen.Mairi-Clare McMillan, prosecuting, told the court: "Police officers attended and found Duncan to be agitated and aggressive."They offered to take him home and he said 'If you do that I'll be back here tonight with a knife and I'll be causing a scene'."He was then arrested and while being taken to the police station he spat on the walls and floor of the cell van."Duncan was released on bail and ordered not to contact his parents, but on January 10 he phoned them repeatedly, again demanding

iOS - Android Ferrie, of Dalriada Crescent, Motherwell, admitted taking car keys from houses in Keir Hardie Avenue, Holytown, and Miller Street, Harthill, and stealing the vehicles on March 25.He also admitted driving a stolen car while disqualified, stealing items from a house in Gardner Grove, Tannochside, and damaging a police vehicle window after his arrest.Mairi-Clare McMillan, prosecuting, told Hamilton Sheriff Court the car owners were in bed asleep when Ferrie struck during the early hours.The following evening he sneaked into a house in Gardner Grove while the occupiers were at home.He stole two watches, a Samsung tablet and a wallet.

iOS - Android He admitted assaulting a male to his injury and permanent disfigurement in Robertson Drive, Bellshill, on February 19, 2019.Zanjani also admitted shouting abuse and threats at police officers and resisting arrest.Mairi-Clare McMillan, prosecuting, said a man noticed the accused in his driveway around 7.30am.The householder challenged him and Zanjani claimed he was “just starting my car”.Zanjani left but returned as the householder was getting ready to leave for work.This time he accused the householder of stealing his mobile phone.Zanjani punched him, knocking him to the ground.A struggle ensued and the accused grabbed the male's head and banged his face off the car, denting the bonnet.The man's frightened partner contacted

iOS - Android Brannan, 47, a prisoner, admitted assaulting PC Marios Ieropoulos while on bail for another matter.He had been taken there after collapsing in the street at an undisclosed location.Police attended and Brannan claimed to have two broken fingers and sore kidneys.

iOS - Android He admitted assault and robbery, and making vile comments and threats to police officers after his arrest.Mairi-Clare McMillan, prosecuting, said the victim was drinking alone in his home around 10pm when he heard what he believed to be a neighbour's voice outside.She told the court: "He opened the door and was dragged backwards by the neck of his t-shirt into the living room."He recognised the accused who was behaving aggressively, but was also distressed and crying."Words were exchanged and the victim was struck on the head."The accused said 'I'm f***ing having this', referring to a black gas mask that was on display in the living room."Murphy then went into the kitchen, grabbed a knife and left the house."The victim

iOS - Android He admitted producing cannabis on November 2 last year.Mairi-Clare McMillan, prosecuting, said police officers went to the address after a tip-off.She told the court: "There was no answer when they knocked, but they could hear what sounded like fans operating inside and decided to seek a search warrant."While they were waiting outside, the accused attended at the front door at 12.15pm."He saw the police officers and there was a short chase before he was arrested."He said there were 600 plants and he just maintained them."Advocate Wendy Hay, defending, said Myftaraj, who is Albanian, had worked as a mechanic in Italy.He and his wife moved to London last year for "a better life" and he had a job in construction.He was then

iOS - Android He admitted assaulting his victim to his injury and permanent disfigurement in Robertson Drive, Bellshill, on February 19, 2019.Zanjani also admitted shouting abuse and threats at police officers and resisting arrest.Mairi-Clare McMillan, prosecuting, said the victim noticed the accused in his driveway around 7.30am.The householder challenged him and Zanjani claimed he was "just starting my car".Zanjani left but returned as the victim was getting ready to leave for work.This time he accused the householder of stealing his mobile.Zanjani punched him, knocking him to the ground.A struggled ensued and the accused grabbed the victim's head and banged his face off the car, denting the bonnet.The victim's frightened partner

iOS - Android He admitted unlawful possession of a lockback knife last November.Mairi-Clare McMillan, prosecuting, said it was discovered during a routine search as Deakin entered the building around 10am.He was asked to empty his pockets and a guard saw the knife among a bunch of keys.Asked if he had a good reason for having it, he stated he'd been carrying it for a while.Deakin's lawyer pointed out that he'd "freely handed over" the bunch of keys.He added: "It's no excuse, but he didn't think he was doing anything wrong."His record does him no favours and he is under the supervision of addiction services."Sheriff Thomas Millar said he was considering a jail sentence, but continued the case until next month for a criminal justice social

iOS - Android Hamilton Sheriff Court heard how the 30-year-old admitted assault and robbery in Burnbank Gardens on March 3.He also admitted making vile comments and threats to police officers after his arrest.Mairi-Clare McMillan, prosecuting, said the victim was drinking alone in his home around 10pm when he heard what he believed to be a neighbour's voice outside.She told the court: "He opened the door and was dragged backwards by the neck of his t-shirt into the living room."He recognised the accused who was behaving aggressively but was also distressed and crying."Words were exchanged and the victim was struck on the head."The accused said 'I'm f****** having this', referring to a black gas mask that was on display in the living

iOS - Android He admitted driving dangerously and while unfit through drink or drugs on the M74, near Uddingston, on February 8.McHugh's vehicle was crawling towards Glasgow at just 20mph in the middle lane shortly before 8pm.Mairi-Clare McMillan, prosecuting, said: "Witnesses following saw the Corsa weave in and out of lanes, speeding up and slowing down."They turned on their hazard lights to alert other drivers and contacted the police while following it."The accused's car then swerved, collided with the central reservation and spun 180 degrees to face oncoming traffic."His vehicle was heavily damaged, but the accused performed a u-turn across the motorway lanes and continued his journey."The witnesses continued to follow him while

iOS - Android Cashill was jailed for 18 months at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Thursday.He admitted assaulting PC Bryson and acting in a threatening or abusive manner in George Street, New Stevenston, on June 18 last year.The court heard Cashill had a row with his mum and the police were called.Mairi-Clare McMillan, prosecuting, said: “As officers approached the front door, Cashill came out holding a knife.Don't miss a thing from your area - sign up for the new Lanarkshire newsletter!From the latest breaking news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox.Put your email at the top of this article or follow the instructions on this link!“He shouted ‘what the f**k are you doing here’ and was asked to put down the weapon.“He

link!The incident in George Street came only four days after two officers were seriously injured by a man with a meat cleaver in Wishaw.Cashill, 24, appeared from custody at Hamilton Sheriff Court.He admitted assaulting PC Bryson and acting in a threatening or abusive manner on June 18 last year.Mairi-Clare McMillan, prosecuting, said the attack happened outside the home of Cashill's mum shortly before 9pm.She told the court: "The accused had asked his mother for her bank card and she refused."He became aggressive and was shouting and swearing.Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the region"The police were called and as they approached the front door Cashill came out

Apple - Android Todd, of Dovecastle Drive in the town, went on trial accused of punching and kicking the woman, grabbing her neck and striking her repeatedly with knives.After the victim gave evidence the 24-year-old pleaded guilty to a reduced charge.

Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the regionYoung, 37, appeared from custody at Hamilton Sheriff Court this week.He admitted illegal possession of the knives on January 17 last year.The court heard he arrived at the police station at 1.45am, complaining he couldn't get a taxi.He was then arrested in relation to an alleged incident in the town's Fairhill Crescent and was searched.Mairi-Clare McMillan, prosecuting, said: "Two small lockback knives were found in a pair of socks in a bag the accused had with him."He told officers: 'Those must be my son's.

Use an Apple phone or tablet? Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in LanarkshireDawes, 28, of Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, admitted being concerned in the supply of cannabis on February 12 last year.Mairi-Clare McMillan, prosecuting, said plain clothes officers were in a car park in Murray Square, shortly after 7pm.She told the court: “They observed the accused in the driver’s seat of a car. He was the only occupant.“He appeared startled and shortly after he began to drive out of the street.

East Kilbride.Hamilton Sheriff Court heard 1.3 kilos of the drug, with a street value of nearly £13,000, was seized.Dawes, 28, of Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, admitted being concerned in the supply of cannabis on February 12 last year.Don't miss a thing from your area - sign up for the new Lanarkshire newsletter!From the latest breaking news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox.Put your email at the top of this article or follow the instructions on this link!He didn’t attend Friday’s court hearing, but a solicitor lodged the guilty plea on his behalf.Mairi-Clare McMillan, prosecuting, said plain clothes police officers were in a car park in Murray Square, East Kilbride, shortly after 7pm.She told the court: “They