Buckhaven man admitted charges of theft and being abusive to hospital staff
Stewart, of Mavis Court, admitted that on October 3, 2018 at Windygates Road, Leven he stole a lawnmower.
He further admitted that on October 16, 2018 at an address in Waggon Road in Leven and at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy he behaved in a threatening or abusive manner likely to cause fear or alarm in that he shouted, swore and made threats of violence.
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Hide AdThe Procurator Fiscal Depute told the court the cost of the theft was £60 and it had not been recovered.
On the second charge she said that on the day in question witnesses had called an ambulance after the accused was found unresponsive.
She said: “Police officers attended shortly afterwards and found the accused to be under the influence of drugs. An ambulance was called.
"He became responsive and directed his anger towards the person who had called the ambulance. He was taken to the police station but shortly afterwards it was decided he should be taken to Victoria Hospital due to the way he had presented.
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Hide Ad"In the hospital waiting room he became disruptive and directed abuse towards staff at the hospital who had been trying to help him.”
His defence agent told the court his client has a history of drug use and has a number of health issues, suffering memory loss as well as seizures. He said his recollection of the incident is very hazy.
He said he is now back living with his mother who is helping him to sort out his life.
Sheriff Gilchrist deferred sentence for three months and placed him on bail.