Man who was disorderly in Altnagelvin Hospital jailed for two months
Stephen McColgan (33) of no fixed abode admitted one charge of disorderly behaviour in the hospital on August 22
A man who was disorderly in Altnagelvin Hospital has been jailed at Derry Magistrates' Court today.
Stephen McColgan (33) of no fixed abode admitted one charge of disorderly behaviour in the hospital on August 22.
The court heard that police were called to a report of a male causing a disturbance in A&E. They found McColgan there behaving in an aggressive manner shouting and swearing.
The police were told that the defendant had been discharged from the hospital and had no reason to remain there.
Police tried to de-escalate the situation but were unsuccessful and McColgan was arrested.
Defence counsel Sinead Rogan said that her client had been homeless for a period and had mental health issues. She said he accepted everything that had been said.
McColgan was jailed for a period of two months.