Newtownabbey man said he caused criminal damage at hospital because he 'hadn't been provided with any food'
A hospital patient said he smashed a mug because he had not been given any food.
Andrew Logan (24), of Hopefield Avenue, Newtownabbey, was sentenced for causing criminal damage at Antrim Area Hospital and being in possession of cocaine.
He appeared via video link from prison at Antrim Magistrates Court, sitting in Ballymena, on Tuesday. The incidents happened on October 1 in 2022.
He began throwing items and was "threatening" staff whilst at the Emergency Department of Antrim Area Hospital. He smashed a ceramic mug and poured liquid on the floor.
The criminal damage charge referred to a 'cup and clock' belonging to Antrim Area Hospital. The cost of damage was £15.
When police arrived there were shards of glass on the floor. The defendant was "hostile" to police.
A prosecutor said the defendant said he caused the damage "because he hadn't been provided with any food". Tin foil wraps containing cocaine were found in the defendant's pocket.
A defence barrister said the defendant "has taken steps to address a quite significant issue with addiction."
District Judge Nigel Broderick said the defendant had a clear record at the time of the hospital incident. The defendant was fined £200.