Man wasdisorderly

Dean McAfee (41) of Ramsey Park, appeared before District Judge Richard Wilson on disorderly behaviour.

Court heard that McAfee has 17 previous disorderly charges on his record.

The charge before the court related to an incident at Weavers Court in Coleraine on March 29, when police received a report of a drunk male. On arrival they spoke to McAfee, who had been asked to leave a house at Weavers Court. He was verbally abusive towards police.

Police later observed the defendant on Laurelmount Road. He made obscene gestures at them in full view of two young people and a woman.

He was arrested and taken to Coleraine PSNI station, where he continued to be abusive.

Solicitor Alan Stewart, told the court that his client apologised to police and he was currently seeking help from the community addiction team and a counsellor for his alcohol problems.

“He has spent a lot of time in jail. He knows drink has destroyed him, and he is trying to get help for himself,” said Mr Stewart.

District Judge, Richard Wilson, asked McAfee when he had last worked. The defendant said he couldn’t remember, and guessed that it was when he was in his twenties.

“If you want to set an example to your children, then work might be a good start,” said Mr Wilson. “You can’t control your intake of alcohol so try and ensure you don’t consume any.”

McAfee was give a combination order of 12 month probation and 100 hours community service. The Mr Wilson warned: “If you breach that you are going to jail.”