Wedding gatecrasher in court

An islander who gate crashed a wedding has been penalised by £800.

Nobody knew who Sean Angus though he was “jumping, dancing and being a general nuisance” after turning up uninvited to the event in the Barvas hall in Lewis in December procurator fiscal Karen Smith explained to Stornoway Sheriff Court.

The 34-year-old was ignored until became “increasingly annoying and shouting and swearing” at half past midnight.

Angus of 3 Camach Park, Tolsta, Lewis, was “not exactly happy” when removed outside by other guests.

He took off his jacket off and ran at the entrance.

Angus - who pleaded guilty to behaving in a threatening manner - started head butting the door and broke a glass in the door said the fiscal.

Lawyer Michael Chapman said his client consumed a considered amount of alcohol and an acquaintance suggested they go the event.

The following day he went to the bride’s mother house to apologise.

Sheriff David Sutherland imposed a £600 fine and ordered him to pay £200 compensation for the damage to the door.

Wedding gatecrasher in court

23 Sept 2017