A Shetland man who admitted kicking, scratching and biting a police officer has been remanded in custody.
Nathan Hilditch, of Lerwick’s Ladies Drive, pleaded guilty when he appeared in court yesterday.
Procurator fiscal Keith Adam said Hilditch had phoned Lerwick Police Station via the emergency system in the early hours of Sunday morning sounding upset and intoxicated.
About 45 minutes later, at about 4.30am, police received information that Hilditch was at the Knab area.
The 21-year-old was on the cliff-ward side of the path and was unsteady on his feet upon slippery ground.
The police eventually pulled him away from the cliff edge at which point his body became rigid and a violent struggle ensued.
Lashing out at police, he caused one constable to fall and damage leg muscles before biting another officer, although he did not break the skin.
Defence agent Tommy Allan said his client accepted custody was the likely outcome.
He said Hilditch did have an address and employment in a local restaurant, and has been receiving treatment.
Honorary sheriff Malcolm Bell said they were “quite serious” offences and deferred sentence until September 28, calling for reports.
The sheriff told Hildtich there was a “serious possibility” of custody and refused to grant bail.