'Off his head' Larne man caused over £1,000 damage to cars by lobbing items including a bed over a wall
A Larne man caused over £1,000 worth of damage to two vehicles by throwing items including a bed, headboard, pots and a metal chair over a wall, a court was told.
Peter Wright, whose age was listed as unknown, with an address at Agnew Street, pleaded guilty to two charges of causing criminal damage on May 30, 2025. One car cost £670 to repair and the other £507.
Ballymena Magistrates Court heard the defendant was throwing items over a garden wall. The two vehicles were parked behind the wall.
When challenged the defendant "justified his actions by complaining that his landlord does not provide enough room to store his rubbish".
A defence barrister said the defendant said he was "off his head" at the time and is "disgusted by his own behaviour".
He has been engaging with Community Addictions and Community Mental Health since.
Wright, who is on benefits, received a five-month prison term, suspended for two years and was ordered to pay £200 compensation.