A fisherman faces trial for allegedly drunkenly crashing his speedboat and almost ramming a lifeboat sent to rescue

him. Robert Sutherland, 46, tried to leave the harbour at Inverie, in Knoydart, Argyll, while his boat was still tied to

the pier. It came to a halt after crashing into another boat, throwing Sutherland off his feet. Onlookers contacted the

Coastguard as Sutherland allegedly weaved his way five miles up Loch Nevie towards Mallaig - where he lives.

When the Mallaig lifeboat arrived, it had to avoid being rammed while Sutherland repeatedly fell over and lost control.

 At Fort William Sheriff Court, Sutherland pleaded not guilty to several charges and a trial was fixed for next

month.

Inverie is the largest settlement in mainland Britain not connected to the road network. Source : Sunday Mail