Man became ‘frustrated’ and broke chair in Derry Courthouse

A man who became ‘frustrated’ after having his case adjourned at Derry Courthouse in Bishop Street kicked a chair and broke it.

Derry Magistrate’s Court was told today that Patrick Paul Downey (31) of Leafair Park in the city admitted a charge of criminal damage on July 7 2022.

The court heard that the defendant came out of a courtroom and consulted with his legal representative.

He then kicked a pillar and stamped on a chair breaking it.

Defence counsel Stephen Chapman said that the court would understand the frustration with an adjournment.

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Downey was fined £200.