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A sheriff has ordered an assessment of the mental health of the man dubbed the Naked Rambler after convicting him of a breach of the peace in Fife.A sheriff has ordered an assessment of the mental health of the man dubbed the Naked Rambler after convicting him of a breach of the peace in Fife.
Stephen Gough, 53, from Hampshire, who represented himself, sat naked in the dock at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court in Fife throughout his two-hour trial.Stephen Gough, 53, from Hampshire, who represented himself, sat naked in the dock at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court in Fife throughout his two-hour trial.
Gough was convicted for walking naked in a public place near a children's play park in Dunfermline on 20 July.Gough was convicted for walking naked in a public place near a children's play park in Dunfermline on 20 July.
Sheriff James Williamson deferred sentence on Gough until next month.Sheriff James Williamson deferred sentence on Gough until next month.
Gough was remanded in custody.
The sheriff ordered social workers to produce a report independently assessing Gough's emotional and mental health.The sheriff ordered social workers to produce a report independently assessing Gough's emotional and mental health.
Gough has spent much of the past six years in prison on similar charges.Gough has spent much of the past six years in prison on similar charges.