EX-BAY Metropolis Rollers star Pat McGlynn has had a four-year-old assault cost dropped — after bungling prosecutors forgot to arrange a forensic report.
The Shang-A-Lang star, 64, was on account of stand trial accused of kicking, punching and spitting on a lady.
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McGlynn, of Edinburgh, denied the allegation, which was claimed to have taken place in Loanhead, Midlothian.
it was reported to police in February 2019 and he first appeared in court docket in July 2020.
However final week, minutes earlier than proceedings have been on account of begin, Crown attorneys advised Edinburgh’s magistrate Court docket they’d “forgotten to request a forensic report”.
They requested an adjournment — however McGlynn’s lawyer objected after final month being advised the “Crown have been absolutely ready for trial”.
Addressing JP Keith Parkes, exasperated defence transient Nigel Bruce, mentioned: “This can be a four-year-old case and it was first referred to as in court docket in July 2020.
“My agency has represented the accused since October 2020 and has attended a wide range of hearings.
“Since then all of the delays have been attributable to the Crown not being ready for trial.
“Anybody within the Crown workplace might have requested that report and so they have failed to take action. That’s an error on their half and nobody else.
“The general public curiosity and the curiosity of my consumer should be thought of.
“The error ought to have been picked up by now. I might urge you to refuse their movement to easily adjourn the listening to to a brand new date.”
JP Mr Parkes agreed and denied an extra delay and acquitted McGlynn.
He mentioned: “It’s not within the curiosity of justice for this to proceed.
“At virtually 4 years from the alleged offence, this could have been settled by now.”
After strolling free, the previous pop star advised of his reduction, saying: “I’m actually glad that is over with.
“I’ve plans to work in Japan and this might have affected me getting a visa.
“This has taken a toll on my well being.”
The rhythm guitarist joined the Scots band in 1976 and left the next yr.
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