Man (56) admits disorderly behavior charge and assault on police in Derry city centre
Paul Anthony Gallagher (56) of no fixed abode admitted a charge of disorderly behavior motivated by hostility on November 28
When police responded to an incident where it was reported some males were fighting, one officer was met with 'racial slurs' Derry Magistrate's Court heard today.
Paul Anthony Gallagher (56) of no fixed abode admitted a charge of disorderly behavior motivated by hostility on November 28 and charge of assault on police on the same date.
The court heard police responded to the report of a fight in Sackville Street in the city and Gallagher was pointed out to them as being the aggressor.
When police approached him Gallagher started 'swearing and shouting' and kicked one officer.
He also made racial slurs against a specific officer.
Defence solicitor Paddy MacDermott said his client was sleeping rough as he was homeless.
He said he had become involved in an altercation and wanted to apologise for his actions.
Gallagher was sentenced to 4 months in prison suspended for 6 months.