Suspended sentence for Derry man charged with disorderly behavior and assaulting police
Ryan O'Neill (22) of Coshquin Road in Derry was arrested after his mother called the police when he returned home drunk on June 24
A man has appeared at Derry Magistrates Court charged with disorderly behavior and assaulting police.
Ryan O'Neill (22) of Coshquin Road in Derry was arrested after his mother called the police when he returned home drunk on June 24.
O'Neill began to resist police when they tried to arrest him, spitting on one officer's shoe.
When interviewed, he said that he had been at a funeral that morning and that his behavior had been caused by drink.
Defense Barrister Stephen Chapman told the court that O'Neill had shown 'genuine remorse' for his actions, adding that, while he had a significant record, he hadn't committed any offences in two years, having since found full time employment.
Deputy District Judge Philip Mateer gave O'Neill credit for his plea but said that spitting at an officer was 'particularly disgusting', sentencing him to four months in custody suspended for three years.