Suspended sentence for Cookstown man

Craig George Ian Watterson (28) from Coagh Crescent, admitted charges of disorderly behaviour, attempted criminal damage of a vehicle, and stealing two cans of Red Bull valued £2.58.

Dungannon Magistrates Court heard on Wednesday that the offences were committed on April 16, May 2 and May 22.

Imposing the suspended jail term, District Judge Michael Ranaghan told Watterson, who appeared remotely, that they would run consecutively with those imposed recently by the Crown Court for other matters.

Prosecution counsel said on April 16 at Molesworth Street, police suspected Watterson to be under the influence of drink or drugs and when they approached him he reacted aggressively and was arrested.

He said on May 2, shortly before 7pm in the Burnvale area in the town, police responded to a report of Watterson and another male shouting “touting b*****d” at a property owner.

Counsel said the defendant threw a drinks can, which came off the car window, but caused no damage.

He said on May 26 police were called to the Spar at Westland Road to a report of theft and using CCTV footage identified the defendant. He said Watterson was subsequently arrested for stealing two cans of Red Bull.