Police found Raymond Adamson lying on a sofa swigging from a bottle of vodka the afternoon before he appeared from custody.

The 42-year-old of no fixed abode, admitted a breach of the peace at a house in Charles Street, Hawick, on December 2, refusing to leave, becoming aggressive, and shouting and swearing.

Depute fiscal Mark Keane told how the accused turned up "in a drunken state" at his sister's home around midday.

"He was unsteady on his feet and, as it is a house rule that he does not consume alcohol there, he was told to leave," explained Mr Keane.
Adamson refused and became aggressive, shouting "I'm not f….g going."

His sister warned him she would contact police, to which he retorted, "Call the f…g police. What are they going to do?"

Officers arrived around 12.40pm and found Adamson lying on a sofa swigging from a bottle of vodka.

"He again refused to leave and became aggressive towards police," continued Mr Keane.

Adamson was warned about his conduct and when he threatened to strike officers with a glass coffee table, extra assistance was summoned, and the accused was arrested.

Adamson's solicitor said her client had been living in Galashiels but recently moved to Hawick, where he had been staying at his sister's home.

"He has had an alcohol problem for some time, and he bought a bottle of vodka and drank almost all of it," she explained.

"He is currently homeless and is seeking no other disposal other than custody," concluded the agent.

Sheriff Kevin Drummond jailed Adamson for two months, telling him, "It is sad and so unnecessary. You know what is the cause of all of this, and only you can deal with it."