Robin Greenwood
Case Information & Details
A UK individual identified as Richard Greenwood, also known as Robin, has been involved in recent criminal proceedings in Scotland.
Key Facts, Dates, and Court Decisions:
- Individual: Richard Greenwood, also known as Robin.
- Charges: One count of assault against a boy. He was found not guilty of a separate assault charge.
- Incident Date: August 23, 2023.
- Incident Details: Greenwood restrained a six-year-old boy's wrists and ankles with cable ties at an address in Edinburgh. He claimed this was part of a "cops and robbers" game and a distraction technique to calm the child after he ran into the road and attempted to climb out of a window.
- Court: Edinburgh Sheriff Court.
- Verdict Date: Friday, June 26, 2026.
- Court Decision: Greenwood was found guilty of one count of assault but was given an absolute discharge by the sheriff. This means the verdict will not result in a sentence or a formal criminal record. The sheriff acknowledged the potential impact a conviction would have on Greenwood's job and income.
- Employment: At the time of the trial, Greenwood was employed as the lead chemistry teacher at Merchiston Castle School. The incident did not involve any pupils from the school or take place on school grounds. His employers were aware of the case as he had informed them of the charge at the end of 2024.
Additionally, a public court record for an "R Greenwood" shows a hearing at the Single Justice Procedure court on May 19, 2026, for the offence of using a television set without a licence. It is not confirmed if this "R Greenwood" is the same individual as Richard Greenwood, also known as Robin.
No other public criminal case information, court appearances, charges, or legal proceedings specifically associated with an individual named 'Robin Greenwood' in the UK were found in the provided search results. Cases involving "Adam Greenwood" and "Mason Greenwood" were identified but relate to different individuals.