Bail breach man made bomb threat to woman at Greenock shop

Colin McIvor was told to stay away from and avoid all contact with the victim around three years ago but flouted the order last August.

The 51-year-old entered an off-licence in the town and accidentally bumped into the woman while she was working as a shop assistant, his lawyer told a court sentencing hearing.

After being informed that he was breaching the terms of the directive, he shouted at her, acted aggressively and uttered a threat of violence.

Colin McIvor (Image: NQ)

A procurator fiscal depute told the court: "Shortly before 4pm the accused entered and proceeded to take a can of juice and pay for it.

"As he was paying, the witness advised him that he should not be in the store as he had live bail conditions in place ordering him not to approach or contact her.

"The accused retaliated by shouting 'That's just to stay away from your property, ya cow'.

"He then left and shouted 'I will blow up your house'."

The woman attended Greenock police office on Rue End Street the following day to report the matter and McIvor was later arrested and charged.

Solicitor, Gerry Keenan, said that this incident was the first breach of the near-three-year-old order.

Greenock Sheriff Court (Image: NQ)

Mr Keenan said: "The initial contact with her was inadvertent, he had no reason to suspect that she was actually working there.

"She called him a derogatory term and then he made the comment."

The lawyer said McIvor, who appeared in the dock with double crutches, was 'sorry for his behaviour' and his physical health ruled him out of an unpaid work order as a possible punishment.

Sheriff James Varney told him: "You knew perfectly well that you should not have been anywhere near her and you certainly should not have engaged in that behaviour after that.

"Your explanation does you no favours."

McIvor, of Mill Street, was given an electronic tag with a 12-week night-time curfew imposed.