Dundee busker ‘Fast Eddie’ remanded in custody over bail breach allegations

A busker has been remanded in custody over claims he breached bail conditions by entering a takeaway shop and racially abusing a man.

Edward Lafferty is accused of being in breach of the conditions by entering the Curryummy shop on Strathmartine Road.

Prosecutors allege that the 59-year-old committed the offence just nine days after being released on bail from Dundee Sheriff Court.

Lafferty – nicknamed “Fast Eddie” – is accused of entering the premises on March 14.

Thereafter, it is alleged that Lafferty made a racially abusive remark towards an employee within the store.

Lafferty, of Kinghorne Place, appeared from custody in connection with the two charges on summary complaint.

A plea of not guilty was tendered on his behalf by defence solicitor Jim Caird.

Sheriff George Way scheduled a trial and intermediate diet to take place in April. Lafferty was remanded in custody meantime.