A sheriff has noted former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg's “full compliance” with a community compensation order, saying no further proceedings will be taken.
The 32-year-old pleaded guilty to one charge of domestic violence against his former partner Gillian Hogg over a period of five years when he appeared at Selkirk County Sheriff Court in November last year.
He admitted that he had yelled and sworn, followed her movements and sent her alarming and harassing messages.
Sheriff Peter Paterson sentenced Hogg in January, ordering him to carry out community service with a year of supervision as an alternative to a prison sentence.
Mr Hogg was banned from approaching or communicating with Ms Hogg for five years.
The rugby player was not present at the hearing at Jedburgh Sheriff Court on Monday and was represented by barrister Mat Patrick.
Mr Patrick said: “This is the second time this order has been reviewed.
“I believe the order should remain in effect.”
Sheriff Peter Paterson said his only concern was whether Mr Hogg, who plays for French team Montpellier, had “returned to the UK”, to which Mr Patrick replied “no”.
Discussing the order, Sheriff Paterson stressed that “it is being fully complied with.”
He added: “I have no plans to conduct further review.”
Mr Patrick was advised that his client would not be given the opportunity to further review the decision to pay compensation to the community.
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