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Fine for Thurso businessman over nightclub assault


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A Thurso businessman has been fined £300 for a nightclub assault and banned from the premises for six months.

Gym owner Graeme Rosie (35) was also ordered to pay victim Dean Robertson-Carswell, who sustained a broken nose, compensation of £250.

The assault, which was admitted by Rosie at a previous hearing at Wick Sheriff Court, occurred at Thurso nightspot Skinandi's on December 27, 2019, around 4am at the end of the evening's entertainment.

Sheriff Andrew Berry was told on Wednesday that patrons were queuing to collect their coats and belongings from the kiosk amid a crush involving pushing and jostling.

Fiscal David Barclay said that CCTV had not been able to capture the actual incident but footage showed Rosie, of Gunn Court, Thurso, standing in front of Mr Robertson-Carswell.

However, the fiscal continued: "It appears that Rosie felt shoving from behind and reacted by turning his head, sharply, striking Mr Robertson-Carswell on the nose, breaking it."

Mr Barclay said that the two men were not known to each other and, after the incident was reported to the police, Rosie's identity became known through social media. Mr Robertson-Carswell's nose was manipulated into place without the need for surgery.

Mr Barclay said that the incident involved a single blow as opposed to "a sustained attack".

Solicitor Natalie Paterson said it had been accepted at the earlier hearing of the case that Rosie had been provoked by Mr Roberston-Carswell, who had pushed him. There was an exchange of words prior to the blow being struck.

Miss Paterson described the consequences for Rosie as 'devastating'. The accused had intended starting a martial arts class for children in his gym but a conviction would appear in disclosure to the authorities.

The conviction might also affect him obtaining a visa for a planned visit to the United States and his participation in the activities of Armadale Gun Club.

Miss Paterson stressed that Rosie was a first offender and a man with "a good work ethic" and added: "I would be extremely surprised if you were to see him back in court."


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