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An East Lothian man has been sentenced following a series of threatening and abusive behaviours directed towards his neighbours. Pawel Mamrot, 45, who was formerly residing in Tranent, pleaded guilty to multiple charges at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday, September 8.
The incidents occurred between August 1, 2025, and November 1, 2025, on Henderson Gardens in Tranent. The court heard that Mamrot engaged in harassment by mocking the accents of his two neighbours, using profanity, and repeatedly striking windows. He also made banging noises, acted aggressively, and shouted in a manner that frightened the complainants.
These actions were classified as aggravated by prejudice relating to race, colour, or ethnicity, which falls under the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021. Additionally, on October 19, 2024, he was found guilty of making excessive noise at his property, which included banging on walls, shouting derogatory terms, and playing loud music. This behaviour was aggravated by prejudice relating to disability discrimination.
During his arrest, Mamrot resisted officers by tensing his arms and struggling against Constables Samuel Kilduff and Glen Roberts as they attempted to apply handcuffs. Notably, this incident occurred while he was on bail.
Sheriff Stewart commented that Mamrot could have faced imprisonment for his actions but imposed a fine of £600 and a 12-month non-harassment order prohibiting him from contacting his neighbours. The sheriff made it clear that there would be no discount on the fine, stating, “the discount is you are not going to jail today.”
