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Paisley trial set for man accused of breaking into Giffnock house

Exterior view of Paisley Sheriff Court , St James' Street, Paisley.  Photograph by Colin Mearns26 November 2025 <i>(Image: Colin Mearns)</i>
Exterior view of Paisley Sheriff Court , St James' Street, Paisley. Photograph by Colin Mearns26 November 2025 (Image: Colin Mearns)
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A trial has been fixed for a Glasgow man accused of breaking into an East Renfrewshire house.

Steven Thomson is alleged to have broken into a property in Giffnock’s Milverton Road on September 4, 2024, “with intent to steal.”

Prosecutors allege, Thomson, of Kennishead Road in the city, also failed to provide his name, address, date of birth, place of birth and nationality to police officers on the same date “without reasonable excuse.”

The 42-year-old is accused of a third charge which alleges he caused “fear of alarm” on the same date, same place and while en-route to Helen Street police station. 

Court papers allege Thomson adopted an aggressive demeanour, shouted, swore, uttered derogatory remarks, spat in the cell area of the police van and kicked and punched cell van walls.

Each of the three offences are alleged to have been committed while Thomson was subject to a court order made at Glasgow Sheriff Court. 

Defence agent Paul Lynch stated Thomson pleaded not guilty to all charges and the defence case was ready for trial. 

Sheriff Colin Pettigrew fixed a trial at Paisley Sheriff Court for March 18.

Thomson’s bail was continued.

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