Larne man convicted of contravening Non-Molestation Order receives suspended jail sentence
A Larne man convicted of contravening a Non-Molestation Order has received a suspended jail term.
Colin Ivan Bell, aged 50, whose address was given as Sallagh Park Central, was sentenced in relation to breaches of the order on June 10 and June 20 this year.
On June 10 he had driven past a woman as she was walking in Larne and he turned and "drove slowly along beside her" before driving off.
On June 20 he drove past the woman’s home in his "distinctive vehicle" with a "recognisable registration plate".
The defendant had previously been convicted after a contested hearing.
District Judge Nigel Broderick said it was a serious matter as the defendant had previously been in court for other offences regarding the woman.
Regarding the charges before Ballymena Magistrates Court on Thursday, the judge said whilst the defendant had disputed the case at the contest stage he (the judge) was satisfied the prosecution had proved the case.
The defendant was given a five months prison term, suspended for two years. A two-year Restraining Order was put in place.
Bail was fixed for appeal in the sum of £500.