A SEQUEL to the stand-off which saw armed police on the streets of Ballingry on Wednesday came at Dunfermline Sheriff Court on Thursday when a man appeared on petition.
John Mullen, 31, of Kirktoun Street, appeared on a petition alleging that on October 23, at Kirktoun Street, he assaulted a man by striking him on the head to his injury with an implement unkown .
He also is accused of repeatedly shouting and swearing and makes threats of violence. It is also alleged he obstructed police officers , refused them entry to his home and place barricades over doors.
Mullen made no plea or declaration and was committed for further examination.
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