Arbroath crime: Woman convicted after causing death of Asda security guard
Smith will be sentenced at the High Court in Edinburgh on March 5.
A woman has been convicted of causing the death of an Asda security guard in Arbroath.
Alun Harris-Richards fell to the ground and struck his head after trying to prevent Natasha Smith from leaving the Westway Retail Park store with stolen alcohol in June 2024.
On Wednesday, at the High Court in Edinburgh, Smith, 38, admitted causing the 61-year-old such physical and emotional distress during the incident that he suffered a fatal heart attack.
Smith will be sentenced at the High Court in Edinburgh on March 5.
Detective Chief Inspector Craig Kelly said: "This was a shocking and tragic incident which resulted in the death of a man at his workplace.
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"Aggressive behaviour of this nature is completely unacceptable and can have devastating consequences, as this case has shown.
"Our thoughts remain with Alun's family, friends and colleagues and all those affected by his death."
At the time, Asda’s chief people and corporate affairs officer, Hayley Tatum, said the company was "truly saddened" by Mr Harris-Richards death.
"Our deepest condolences are with his friends and family at this difficult time," she said.
"We are providing support to colleagues at our Arbroath store and would like to thank customers for their understanding during this difficult time.”