Man who tackled woman to ground fracturing her ankle did it as a 'prank', Derry court told
The court heard that the woman was in the Limavady Road and the defendant, who was known to her, executed a sliding tackle to her legs knocking her to the ground and fracturing her ankle
A man who 'tackled a woman to her feet' fracturing her ankle 'as a prank' has been given a suspended sentence at Derry Magistrates' Court today.
Andrew Millar (28), of Wheatfield Park in Ballymoney, admitted a charge of causing grievous bodily harm to the woman on July 12 last year.
The court heard that the woman was in the Limavady Road in Derry and the defendant, who was known to her, executed a sliding tackle to her legs knocking her to the ground and fracturing her ankle.
When interviewed Millar made full admissions and said he didn't mean to hurt her and had done it 'as a prank'.
Millar's defence said his client thought 'it would be a great prank' and the incident was 'a moment of madness'.
He said Millar accepted responsibility for his actions and offered his sincere apologies.
Deputy District Judge Laura Levers said that it was 'an unfortunate incident ' that left the young lady badly injured.
She said she would take a 'somewhat exceptional' approach and imposed a suspended sentence of three months.