Passing motorists were shocked to see an air rifle being fired during a disturbance outside a Blantyre pub. Police were called and armed officers rushed to the scene, Hamilton Sheriff Court heard this week.
However, gunman Shaun Lannigan had left by the time they arrived.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The rifle and an imitation handgun that he was also carrying were not recovered.Lannigan, 21, of Ailsa Tower, Cambuslang, admitted having an imitation firearm with intent to make people think violence would be used.He also admitted culpably or recklessly discharging an air rifle towards patrons of the Stonefield Tavern in Glasgow Road.
Co-accused Nicolle Thompson, 27, of Keirs Walk, Cambuslang, admitted threatening or abusive behaviour outside the pub. The incident happened shortly before 10pm on July 28, 2021.Alice Carey, prosecuting, said Thompson was refused entry to the pub and began to kick the shutters.The fiscal stated: “She was seen to be in possession of a crowbar.“Patrons vacated the pub and a disturbance occurred.“Lannigan also became involved.
He then retrieved what appeared to be an imitation gun from a bag and concealed it in his waistband.“One pub patron saw this and asked him if it was a replica.
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