Inmate sprayed 'unknown liquid' in female prison officer's face at Polmont YOI

By Court Reporter
Published 18th Sep 2023, 12:50 BST
Updated 18th Sep 2023, 12:50 BST
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An inmate who sprayed an “unknown liquid” over a female staff member at Polmont YOI was now said to be doing a spot of painting and decorating on the outside.

Craig Breslin, 21, appeared at Falkirk Sheriff Court last Thursday having admitted assaulting a female prison officer – spraying an “unknown liquid” in her face – at Polmont Young Offenders Institution on June 11, 2020.

The court heard Breslin stated the liquid in question was water and he had done it due to “peer group pressure”.

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It was stated he was doing a bit of painting and decorating at the moment, but wanted to work in the catering industry.

Breslin sprayed an unknown liquid in a female prison officer's face at Polmont YOI (Picture: Michael Gillen, National World)Breslin sprayed an unknown liquid in a female prison officer's face at Polmont YOI (Picture: Michael Gillen, National World)
Breslin sprayed an unknown liquid in a female prison officer's face at Polmont YOI (Picture: Michael Gillen, National World)

Sheriff Alison Michie noted the offence had been committed three years ago and Breslin, 2-2, 89 Panmure Street, Glasgow, had a number of other offences in the Paisley area still to be dealt with.

She placed him on a structured deferred sentence until December 14.