Derry man charged with nearly £800 criminal damage to partner's home
Published 27th Aug 2025, 13:33 BST
John Burke's partner called the police claiming that Burke had damaged a wall and window pane of her home
A man has appeared at Derry Magistrates Court charged with criminal damage amounting to £797.85.
John Burke (53) of Clarendon Street in Derry was charged after his partner called the police claiming that Burke had damaged a wall and window pane of her home.
When interviewed, he made full admissions and the court heard he had a previous record for drug related offences, with the most recent charges in 2015 and 2022.
The court was told that the defence solicitor Cormac McKeone that the defendant had 'issues'.
A pre sentence report was ordered and he will return for sentencing on October 24.