Man admits assaulting pregnant partner during row

A man has admitted assaulting his pregnant partner during an early morning row.

Charles Mackenzie started shouting and swearing at Linsey Scott, and also struggled her – causing them both to fall to the ground.

And when Ms Scott’s neighbour tried to intervene, she was also abused by the 29-year-old.

Mackenzie, of Ardcroy Road, Croy admitted assaulting Ms Scott on July 15 when he appeared at Inverness Sheriff Court yesterday.

He also pleaded guilty to behaving in a threatening or abusive manner towards Maureen Macdonald.

Sheriff Eilidh Macdonald was told the couple had now reconciled and Mackenzie regretted his behaviour. He was was fined £800.