Crime & Courts Aberdeen man fired pellets from toy gun out of flat window By Danny McKay August 2 2019, 5:21 am August 2 2019, 5:21 am Share Aberdeen man fired pellets from toy gun out of flat window Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/crime-courts/3616524/aberdeen-man-fired-pellets-from-toy-gun-out-flat-window/ Copy Link Aberdeen Sheriff Court An Aberdeen man has been fined after firing pellets from a toy gun out of a flat window at a traffic light pole. Derek Shireffs, 29, was spotted by a witness walking along St Andrews Street, Aberdeen, standing at his flat window with an “airsoft gun”. Depute fiscal Jade Wong told Aberdeen Sheriff Court at 1.40pm on July 8 the man noticed pellets flying past him and hitting objects nearby. Shireffs, of St Andrews Street, Aberdeen, pled guilty to a breach of the peace. Keep up to date with the latest news with The Evening Express newsletter Defence agent Christopher Maitland, describing the item, said: “It might as well be a toy.” He added it was not capable of causing any serious injury. Mr Maitland continued: “It did not strike anyone. He was aiming at the pole of a traffic light.” Shireffs was fined £200. This article originally appeared on the Evening Express website. For more information, read about our new combined website.
