Trio involved in “full-blown” brawl in Highland street

A trio who engaged in a “chaotic” brawl in a Wick street were each ordered to carry out 72 hours of unpaid work.

Leanne Gammie, 37, of Macrae Street, and Anna Mearns, 41, of Cairndhuna Terrace, both Wick and Jason Crompton, 42, of Strathy House, Thurso, all admitted a breach of the peace.

Wick Sheriff Court heard that the daytime disturbance in Macrae Street on September 2 followed an earlier incident in which a man – previously dealt with in court – approached the trio with a baseball bat.

Someone intervened and prevented any further trouble.

However, it was the catalyst to the “full-blown” brawl involving the three accused whose conduct was witnessed by passers-by.

Sheriff Andrew Berry said it was clear that “this unedifying spectacle, had been upsetting” for onlookers.

He cautioned the accused to behave should they meet up while carrying out their unpaid work.