A man has been fined for throwing a firework at a child during the Londonderry Halloween festival.
A man from the Republic of Ireland has been given a suspended prison sentence for throwing a firework at a child at the Londonderry Halloween festival.
Cory O'Kane, 24, of Milltown in Convoy, County Donegal, admitted throwing the firework, assaulting the child and obstructing the police on Monday.Police officers were sent to the scene and found a nine-year-old girl who was "visibly distressed and crying".She said a man was seen throwing the firework in the car park, getting into his car and then driving away.
After the girl was hit with the firework she told her grandmother that she had a sore leg and sore eye.O'Kane was in his car, waiting to exit the car park when the police arrested him.Londonderry Magistrates' Court heard that the defendant initially gave police a false name and when he was challenged on that he did so again.
Police later worked out his identity from his fingerprints and O'Kane then admitted the offences during an interview.He said O'Kane was "very upset" and had not intended to cause any harm.O'Kane was also ordered to pay the child £200 in compensation.
Danmark Seneste Nyt, Danmark Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også læse nyheder, der ligner denne, som vi har indsamlet fra andre nyhedskilder.
Victoria Beckham goes wild for husband David's transformation - 'look at what I've come home to'Victoria Beckham went wild for husband David's impressive Halloween transformation on Monday – see photos
Læs mere »
Royal Mail workers to strike around Black Friday and Cyber MondayCWU general secretary Dave Ward said industrial action will continue in the run up to Christmas unless the dispute is resolved
Læs mere »
Browns take down Burrow, Bengals in Monday night winThe Cleveland Browns rolled past the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals 32-13 on Monday night in Cleveland. Here’s what you need to know: The Browns held the Bengals scoreless until the fourth quarter, notching five sacks and one interception on Joe Burrow Amari Cooper had a season-high 131...
Læs mere »
Black Friday and Cyber Monday strike action for Royal Mail workersRoyal Mail workers have announced two 48-hour strikes to coincide with the busiest online shopping days, Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Læs mere »
Powerball Jackpot Balloons to $1.2 Billion After No Winning Ticket Drawn MondayThe jackpot ranks as the second-largest in Powerball history and the fourth-largest in U.S. history.
Læs mere »
Britishvolt set to enter administration as early as Monday\n\t\t\tJournalists in 50+ countries follow the constant flow of money made and lost in oil & gas while\n\t\t\ttracking emerging trends and opportunities in the future of energy. Don’t miss our exclusive\n\t\t\tnewsletter, Energy Source.\n\t\t
Læs mere »