Jail term for man whose life 'spiralled out of control'
A man who breached a Court Order by going to an address has been jailed for five months.
Jack Farthing (38), of no fixed abode in Portstewart, admitted breaching the Restraining Order on November 12.
He appeared at Ballymena Magistrates' Court the following day.
A defence barrister said Farthing had nowhere else to go on November 12.
He said the defendant had been a "very successful drummer" but after suffering a hand injury there were substance abuse and mental health issues and a "fall from grace".
District Judge Nigel Broderick said Farthing had no record until May 2024 but since then he offended and his life appeared to have "spiralled out of control".
The judge said he recognised Farthing had addiction and mental health difficulties but courts had given him chances before.
The defendant had now received a five-month jail term.
A two-year Restraining Order was also put in place.