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A GALASHIELS man involved in a bust-up with police officers has been jailed for a total of 12 months at Jedburgh Sheriff Court.
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A GALASHIELS man involved in a bust-up with police officers has been jailed for a total of 12 months at Jedburgh Sheriff Court.

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