Suspended sentence for Derry man charged with assaulting police

Patrick McGlinchey (53) of Carnhill in Derry was charged with the offence that took place on January 19 this year

A man has been given a suspended sentence at Derry Magistrates Court charged with assaulting police.

Patrick McGlinchey (53) of Carnhill in Derry was charged with the offence that took place on January 19 this year.

Police were responding to an incident and McGlinchey was shouting at them from behind a door.

Three officers eventually gained entry and McGlinchey pushed one of them, leading to his arrest. He continued to shout abuse as he was being arrested.

Defence Barrister Stephen Chapman said that McGlinchey hadn't offended prior to this since 2015, telling the court that his mother had been 'gravely ill' in hospital at the time of the offence which contributed to his behaviour.

He was sentenced to five months, suspended for twelve months.