A man who draped himself in a Nazi flag then chased a man through Stirling while wielding an “active” chainsaw will be examined by a psychologist before he is sentenced. Cameron Hotchkiss was brought from HMP Low Moss where he is remanded to . The 22-year-old previously admitted breaching the peace on June 24 last year in “bizarre” fashion.
He also sharing concerning videos on Snapchat including threats to make a “napalm flamethrower” and chemical weapons. The sentencing was further deferred for him to be assessed, but he remains behind bars in the meantime. Before appearing in the dock, Hotchkiss had admitted conducting himself in a disorderly manner on Westwood Crescent and Edzell Drive in .
On that occasion, he acted aggressively and wore a flag adorned with National Socialist and SS symbols. He also brandished an “active” chainsaw and chased someone unknown to prosecutors with the power tool. Hotchkiss, 22, also admitted acting in a threatening or abusive manner between July 24 and 26 last year.
At a property in the city’s McLaren Terrace, he repeatedly posted videos to a Snapchat group. In these, he threatened violence, stated he would make chemical weapons and threatened to make a “napalm flamethrower.” While making these remarks on camera, Hotchkiss was seen in the footage mixing chemicals and setting them alight.
He admitted acting in a threatening or abusive manner again while on bail in August by posting messages making offensive remarks and vi.
