Six months for music row teenager

McMillan admitted his behaviour had been "totally unacceptable"

A teenager who argued with Sir Sean Connery's cousin over loud music just before he suffered a fatal heart attack has received a six-month sentence.

James Connery, 68, collapsed in the street outside his Edinburgh home after confronting Scott McMillan in May 2007.

The father-of-two, known as Jimmy, was rushed to hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

McMillan, 19, had previously admitted a breach of the peace charge at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

He has been sent to a young offenders' institution.

I am satisfied that no sentence other than a custodial sentence is appropriate in these circumstances Sheriff James Scott

The court heard that McMillan refused to turn off the music from his car stereo while Mr Connery's partner tried to resuscitate him, instead turning up the volume.

Sheriff James Scott said the offence was a "very serious matter" and the court had a duty to protect the public from such behaviour.

"Mr Connery and his wife were in their house having a meal about 1745 GMT when they heard loud music out on the street and they and others went out as well," said the sheriff.

"You said that you would turn the music up louder and make Mr Connery's life even worse.

"When another neighbour was so moved by what was going on that she threatened to rip the music system out you said she would be sorry if she did and she feared for her safety.

"I am satisfied that no sentence other than a custodial sentence is appropriate in these circumstances given the gravity of this."

McMillan admitted playing music from his car, refusing to turn the volume down and shouting and swearing, all to the alarm and annoyance of residents.