Suspended sentence for Derry man who threatened mother and abused police
Derry man given six-month suspended term and ordered to pay £100 fine.
A man has been given a suspended sentence at Derry Magistrate's Court today for two separate incidents.
John Meehan (32) of Bayview Terrace in Derry was charged with disorderly behaviour in Foyle Street on August 14 last year.
He was also charged with threatening and abusive behaviour towards his mother on October 5 last.
The disorderly incident occurred when police were present in Foyle Street and Meehan became abusive shouting towards them.
As regards the second charge Meehan was abusive towards his mother putting her in fear of assault.
Defence counsel Sinead Rogan said her client had issues with alcohol as well as medical issues.
She said he had struggled with alcohol and this was exacerbated by his medical condition.
The barrister added that Meehan had since made up with his mother.
Meehan was sentenced to six months in custody suspended for 12 months and fined £100.