A 48 year-old man found with his trousers at his knees with his “privates clearly visible” has been given a suspended jail sentence at Derry Magistrates Court.
The court was told police were yesterday called to Strand Road where they found Damien Joseph Young, of no fixed abode, sitting outside Quayside Shopping Centre in an intoxicated state with his trousers down.
Asking Resident Magistrate, Barney McElholm, that Young be given credit for his plea of guilt, defence solicitor Seamus Quigley said his client was aware his behaviour was unacceptable.
Accepting there was nothing sexual behind Young’s actions, Mr McElholm added: “He appears to have been just a drunk man who had probably been attempting to urinate.
“However, it’s disturbing and distressing for young children to witness.”
After being informed a house in Strabane was being “fixed up” for the accused, Mr McElholm added: “Quite frankly, I’d rather not see him back here. I wish him all the best of luck in Strabane and long may he enjoy the hospitality of that town.”
Young, who admitted a charge of indecent behaviour, was given a three month prison sentence suspended for 12 months.
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