POP STAR DODGES JAIL FOR TRASHING EX'S CAFE

Scots singer admits he turned up 'emotional' and abused his partner

- ALEXANDER LAWRIE

POP star Finley Quaye has avoided a jail sentence after admitting he smashed up his former partner's cafe.

The singer broke open the front door of ex-lover Rena Gawa's business in Edinburgh.

He then barged into the premises and threw chairs and flowers before breaking a number of glasses.

The Brit Award-winning artist was arrested after witnesses in a neighbouring shop overheard the commotion.

He spent the weekend in police custody following the incident in July.

At an earlier hearing at Edinburgh Sheriff Court, the 49-year-old pled guilty to behaving in a threatening and abusive manner towards Rena and to wilfully or recklessly destroying property.

Both offences were said to be aggravated by the abuse of a partner, or ex-partner.

The Sunday Shining singer was back in the dock for sentencing yesterday.

A sheriff was told Quaye turned up in an emotional state at the cafe at about 9am.