Selkirk Sheriff Court
AN INNERLEITHEN man has admitted setting fire to his own house during a disturbance.
Paul Hay, 51, pleaded guilty to the breach of the peace at the property in Horsburgh Street, September 30.
He admitted shouting and swearing, threatening others with violence, setting fire to the stairs, brandishing a crowbar, can of petrol and two blow torches as well as throwing items from the house and threatening to kill police officers.
Sheriff Derrick McIntyre deferred sentence for background reports and remanded hay in custody.
The case will recall at Selkirk Sheriff Court on January 19.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article