Published: Wednesday, 28th May, 2008 12:00
Man on sword attack charge
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Greenock Sheriff Court
A MAN has appeared at the sheriff court accused of attacking another man with a sword.
Lee Blair, 35, was in the dock yesterday charged with striking a man on the body with the weapon to his injury in Bouverie Street, Port Glasgow, on 24 May.
Blair, also of Bouverie Street, is also charged with possession of a dagger and a sword, as well as committing a breach of the peace by shouting, swearing and threatening people with violence.
During his brief appearance in private before Sheriff Vincent Canavan, Blair, represented by defence solicitor Aidan Gallagher, made no plea or declaration and the case against him was continued for further examination. He was remanded in custody.
School fire 'may be deliberate'
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Disabled parking row fury
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'Own goal' over CCTV refusal
ANGRY campaigners say the council ‘has its priorities wrong’ after it ploughed hundreds of thousands of pounds into a new football pitch at Lady Octavia — while unable to fund new camera coverage in the same area of town.
Grieving sisters in tribute to mum
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Driver, 23, in fight for life
A GREENOCK man is fighting for his life in hospital after a serious car smash in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Blaze destroys derelict school
A DERELICT primary school in Port Glasgow has been burnt to the ground. Slaemuir Primary was destroyed last night after a ferocious blaze swept through the school, which has been empty since pupils transferred to Newark Primary in August.
Car salesman took £2k from work
A CAR salesman is facing prison after swindling £2,000 in cash from a Greenock car showroom when he pocketed the cash after clinching a deal to sell a car.
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