Derry man jailed for four months for assaulting police and resisting arrest
Jason Villa (36) of Elaghmore Park in Derry was sentenced to four months in prison
A man who did not appear on Friday and an arrest warrant was issued has been jailed at Derry Magistrate's Court today.
Jason Villa (36) of Elaghmore Park in Derry did not appear to answer charges of two assaults on police and one of resisting police on June 3 last but appeared today.
The court heard on Friday that police were called to a report of a domestic incident and identified themselves as police when they arrived.
The occupant of the address refused to open the door and the defendant could be seen through a window.
At one stage a brush shaft was poked through the door and two officers were struck.
Eventually police forced their way in and arrested the defendant.
He said he chose not to open the door and said he did not intend to strike any police officers.
Defence counsel Stephen Chapman said his client had no history for this type of behaviour and had 'issues'.
District Judge Barney McElholm said that the defendant was clearly seen assaulting police and refusing to open the door.
He said the defendant was 'aggressive throughout' and then when given a chance to have a pre-sentence report he refused.
He sentenced Villa to four months in prison.