A HADDINGTON man who shouted threats of violence towards police officers will be sentenced later this year.

Lee Ness, of the town’s High Street, was arrested by the two constables on charges that were subsequently dropped at about 12.45am on June 22 last year.

After being cautioned and charged, Ness began acting in an aggressive manner by shouting, swearing and kicking out at the cell door within the police vehicle.

Edinburgh Sheriff Court was told that Ness shouted at PC Jack Tranent that he was “a f***ing p****” and “a f***ing s****bag”.

The court was told that 20-year-old Ness continued to shout “f*** off” at the officer before challenging him to a fight. He told the officer that he would “f***ing smash you” and he would “stick the f***ing head on you” during his angry outburst.

Ness appeared at the court to admit the offence and a further charge of uttering offensive remarks towards Altaf Khan at Well Wynd, Tranent, on January 16.

Solicitor Mark Harrower, representing Ness, told the court that his client was currently carrying out unpaid work due to a separate offence but had breached the order by failing to show up to carry out the tasks.

Mr Harrower said his client failed to attend due to having “no money for bus fares” and he admitted breaching the order. The lawyer said Ness had stopped taking drugs and alcohol and was looking for “one last chance” to complete the order.

Sheriff Kenneth Campbell KC said that the social work report was “not impressive” but agreed to allow the community order to proceed. Sentence on both matters was deferred to September 12.