Woman appears in court following 'disturbance' in Newtown St Boswells
Last updated 27th May 2025
A 39-year-old woman has appeared at court in the Scottish Borders charged with threatening or abusive behaviour.
It follows a report of a disturbance in Newtown St Boswells yesterday (Monday).
Park Crescent - a residential street in the Selkirkshire village - was taped off as police in riot gear responded to an incident at a property there.
Leanne Morton, who gave an address in Hawick, faced a total of six charges when she appeared in private at Selkirk Sheriff Court today (Tuesday).
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As well as threatening or abusive behaviour, Morton is accused of culpable and reckless conduct, possession of an offensive weapon, possession of a controlled drug, resisting arrest and a breach of bail.
She made no plea, was committed for further examination, and remanded in custody.
Morton is due to appear back in court within the next eight days.
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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 3.45pm on Monday, 26th May, 2025, officers received a report of a disturbance at a property on Park Crescent, Newtown St Boswells.
“A 39-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection and is due to appear at court on Tuesday, 27th May, 2025.”
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