News / Beatty case deserted
Following three days into a jury trial at Lerwick Sheriff Court, the case against North Roe man Basil Edward Beatty, who was facing serious sexual charges, has been deserted for the time being.
In a statement the Crown Office said on Thursday that the case was deserted ‘pro loco et tempore’ the previous day due to issues outwith the Crown’s control
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