Guests at Hawick BBQ forced to flee indoors amid concerns they were being shot at
A court's today heard how guests attending a barbeque in Hawick had to run into a house to take cover amid fears they were being repeatedly shot at.
Jacob Woods fired up to a dozen plastic pellets from the window of a neighbouring property using an BB gun.
Police were called to the scene, in the town's Lovel Court, on July the 13th last year.
The poultry worker - who denied he was shooting at the group - admitted a charge of culpable and reckless conduct at Jedburgh Sheriff Court.
And he was today (Tuesday) made the subject of a two-year supervision order, banned from keeping similar weapons and ammunition, and given a three-month home curfew.
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Passing sentence, Sheriff Derek O'Carroll noted it was Woods' second offence involving a firearm.
And he added: "I'm puzzled that you thought this was just a laugh."
Woods' solicitor, Mat Patrick, said it was a low-powered weapon bought online for airsoft activities - described in court as being like paintball with pellets.
As part of the sentence, police are allowed to search his home without a warrant at any time to ensure he complies with the court order.
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