Motorist reversed into pedestrian at Belfast International Airport car park

A female walking at a car park at Belfast International Airport received cuts and bruises after being knocked to the ground by a reversing vehicle.

Daniel Forsey (38), of Wethersfield Road, Birkenhead, admitted driving without due care and attention at 11pm on June 2 this year.

He was not present for sentencing at Antrim Magistrates Court, sitting in Ballymena on Tuesday.

The court was told there was "poor lighting" and it had been raining.

Belfast International Airport. Image: Googleplaceholder image
Belfast International Airport. Image: Google

The defendant had said he was in an "unfamiliar location" in an "unfamiliar vehicle" - a hire vehicle.

The court was told the defendant was "very apologetic".

The defendant was given nine penalty points and was fined £300.

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