CHRISTOPHER LINTON FROM LOCHGELLY CAUSES DISTURBANCE AT WOMAN'S HOME AND WORK

In a disturbing series of events that unfolded over two days, Christopher Linton, a man from Kirkcaldy, has been brought before Dunfermline Sheriff Court to answer charges related to harassment and disruptive behavior in Lochgelly and Cowdenbeath.

The incident began in the early hours when a woman residing in Lochgelly was abruptly awakened to find her former partner, Christopher Linton, inside her home. According to reports, Linton was shouting at her in a highly aggressive manner. The woman, alarmed and distressed, discovered Linton standing at her bedroom door, loudly demanding, “Who have you got in your bed?” His behavior was characterized by shouting, swearing, and making serious accusations. The woman was heard calling out for help, indicating her fear and desperation during the confrontation.

Following this unsettling episode, Linton exited the woman's residence and was seen outside, where he entered a friend’s car and drove away. The next day, the situation escalated further when Linton’s mother drove him to the woman’s workplace in Cowdenbeath around midday. Upon arrival, Linton’s behavior became even more aggressive. He jumped onto the bonnet of the woman’s car, physically blocking her from leaving her place of work. As he lay across the vehicle, he continued to shout and swear, causing a scene that drew the attention of passersby and colleagues.

Fortunately, Linton’s mother intervened and managed to remove him from the car. The woman then drove away from the scene and promptly contacted the police to report the incident. The police investigation confirmed that Linton’s actions were deliberate and disruptive, causing significant distress to the woman involved.

During the court hearing, Depute Fiscal Mat Piskorz detailed the events, emphasizing the severity of Linton’s conduct. Sheriff Charles Macnair, in his remarks, highlighted Linton’s attitude as reflected in a social work report, noting that Linton appeared to believe his actions were justified and that he did not see any wrongdoing in his behavior. The sheriff remarked that Linton seemed to think the case should not have reached court and that he believed the woman was not genuinely frightened.

In sentencing, Sheriff Macnair imposed a community payback order requiring Linton to complete 113 hours of unpaid work and placed him under 12 months of supervision. Additionally, a non-harassment order was issued against Linton for a period of nine months, aiming to prevent any further contact or harassment of the woman involved. The court’s decision reflects the seriousness with which such conduct is viewed and underscores the importance of protecting victims from harassment and intimidation.