Lisburn man was caught on CCTV hitting a woman around the head, court hears
A Lisburn man has been sentenced to five months in prison for assaulting a woman with whom he had had a brief relationship.
Scott McGeown, 30, whose address was given as Trinity Terrace in Lisburn, appeared before the city’s magistrates’ court via videolink from Maghaberry Prison, where is is currently serving a sentence for another offence.
He was charged with attempted criminal damage, common assault, and criminal damage.
The court heard that on March 31, 2025 at 10pm, the defendant arrived at the home of the injured party, who reported that she heard male voices outside shouting her name. She opened the window, saw it was the defendant, and went out to tell him to leave.
He then hit her around the head a number of times.
The incident was captured on CCTV and was witnessed by a neighbour.
The defendant was found by police a short distance away and was arrested.
Whilst being conveyed to custody, he spat at the police van.
During interview he stated that he had been staying with the injured party for a number of days in the lead up to the offences.
A defence lawyer said: “He is no stranger to the court. Historically he has had issues with alcohol and drugs.
"He has been engaging with services within the prison and he is motivated to remain on the path he has started down whilst in prison in relation to sobriety.”
The court was informed the defendant is due to be released from prison in February 2026.
District Judge Rosie Watters imposed a sentence of five months on each of the charges and issued a two-year restraining order.