Suspended sentence for Derry man who assaulted aunt's partner
Jack Boyd (27) of Drumgesh Gardens was charged with assault, criminal damage and theft
A man has been sentenced at Derry Magistrates Court charged with assault, criminal damage and theft.
Jack Boyd (27) of Drumgesh Gardens in Derry was charged following an incident on January 13 this year when police were called after Boyd had come into his aunt's house and punched her partner before shouting abuse at both him and his aunt, as well as her 15-year-old son.
While in the house, he damaged a number of items, including a ring doorbell.
When interviewed by police, Boyd claimed to have had a scuffle with the victim and admitted to the damage.
Defense Barrister Stephen Mooney said that Boyd believe there to be 'domestic disharmony' between his aunt and her partner and had gone to the house to confront him about it in his 'drink and drug induced state.'
He added that Boyd had admitted to the bulk of the charges and had given up drink and drugs since the incident took place.
District Judge Barney McElholm called the incident 'disgraceful', sentencing him to five months in prison, suspended for two years, and ordering him to pay his victims £1,000 in compensation.