Stephen Savage sentenced following attempted murder in Lerwick

At the High Court in Dundee on Wednesday, 19 June, 2024, a 50-year-old man was sentenced in connection with an attempted murder that took place in Lerwick in September, 2022.

Stephen Savage was sentenced to seven years in prison following the attempted murder of a 36-year-old man in the Grostane area of Lerwick on Saturday, 17 September, 2022.

Savage was convicted at the High Court in Glasgow on Tuesday, 7 May, 2024.

Detective Inspector Calum Reid said: “This was an extremely violent offence that left his victim with life-threatening injuries. Our thoughts remain with his victim and his family who were all affected by this crime. I hope this brings them some comfort as Savage now faces the consequences of his reckless actions.

“I hope this conviction highlights our commitment to ensuring those responsible for such crimes will be investigated and brought to justice. We will continue to use all resources at our disposal and work with our partner agencies to do this.”