Drunken Hallglen offender claimed ex had ''sex offender' and 'paedophile' in house

Ann Orr, procurator fiscal depute, said: “The witness had contacted police because the accused had been drinking and she wanted him to leave. He said she was in the

house with someone he referred to as a ‘sex offender’ and a ‘paedophile’.”

Defence solicitor Stephen Biggam said Mckay was “starting to slow down” and had the appearance of a much older man in his 50s and 60s due to his poor health.

Sheriff Christopher Shead noted McKay, 2 Calder Place, Hallglen, had spent some time in custody for the offence and placed him on a supervised community payback order for 18 months with the condition he attend alcohol and drug counselling.

He also made him subject to a six-month non-harassment order not to contact or approach his former partner.