A former engineer who held a gun to a pensioner’s head after a row over sheep on his land has been spared a fresh jail term. Brian Capstick, 52, from Ecclefechan, turned on William Hodgson, 68, ranting about a £200 debt.
13.05.2023 - 10:19 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A search has been launched for a missing man who vanished from a Fife town.
Gary Robinson was last seen at around 7.30 am on Friday, May, 12, in the Park Lea area of Rosyth. Officers are growing increasingly worried for the welfare of the 43-year-old and have asked for the public's assistance with their enquires.
Gary is described as being around 5ft 8in tall, of stocky muscular build, with a close-shaven head and neatly trimmed beard. He was last seen wearing a blue fleece top, blue jeans and tanned boots.
Sergeant Alexander Brydon from Dalgety Bay Police Station said: “Gary’s current whereabouts are unknown, and his friends & family are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare. We have a number of police resources out looking for Gary, and I am now looking for the assistance from the public”.
“Gary, if you see this, please get in touch with the police”
If you believe you have seen Gary or have any information, please contact 101 quoting incident no. 3164 of the 12th May 2023.
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