Teen thug hurled firework at East Lothian police officers
Connor McLeod launched the device which exploded just two feet from their vehicle while two constables were sitting inside.
McLeod and two of his pals ran from the scene but the 19-year-old was soon caught after the officers gave chase following the incident in Tranent, East Lothian.
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Hide AdThe yob had a guilty plea to culpably and recklessly aiming the firework at the vehicle accepted by the Crown despite being absent from Edinburgh Sheriff Court.
Procurator fiscal depute Jack Castor told the court the officers were attending a separate incident at the town’s Loch Centre at around 9.40pm on November 5 last year.
While the two officers were within their vehicle and after McLeod and two others were spotted nearby “a lit firework was set off and landed approximately two feet from their vehicle and exploded”.
The three males ran off and when McLeod was soon captured the window cleaner was said to have admitted his guilt straight away and “apologised to the officers”.
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Hide AdDefending solicitor Mary Moultrie said McLeod was 18 at the time and put the incident down to “immaturity” on her client’s part.
Sheriff Douglas Keir said it was “a very serious matter” but added: “He can thank his lucky stars this was not more serious.”
McLeod was fined £150. He pleaded guilty to culpably and recklessly igniting and aiming fireworks at a police vehicle and cause the fireworks to land close to the vehicle at Blawearie Road, Tranent, on November 5 last year.