Man jailed for bottle attack on police vehicle at Drumcree
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 21:32 · Archive
A 28-year-old was sentenced to six months' imprisonment for throwing a bottle at a police Land Rover.
Malachy McCann, 28, from Portadown, has been sentenced to six months' imprisonment for throwing a bottle at a police Land Rover during the Drumcree dispute. He was convicted of disorderly behaviour and attempted criminal damage at Craigavon Magistrates' Court on Friday, October 9.
The incident occurred on Sunday, September 27 on the Garvaghy Road. McCann threw the bottle at the police vehicle, then threw his arms in the air and shouted in a provocative manner before being led away by the crowd. He left the scene but was arrested later at his home address.
Detective Chief Inspector Michelle Griffin said: 'This sentence reflects the seriousness with which this type of disorder is treated. Attacks on police officers and vehicles are wholly unacceptable, and we will take robust action against anyone involved in criminal behaviour.' The investigation remains ongoing, and police are seeking anyone with information, CCTV, dash-cam or mobile phone footage to contact them on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
How it is being reported
- Man jailed for six months over bottle attack on police Land Rover during Drumcree disputeBelfast Telegraph · 13 Oct, 21:21
- Prison sentence handed to man in connection with Drumcree parade disputeThe man threw a bottle at a police Land Rover on the Garvaghy Road.Belfast Live · 13 Oct, 12:41
In this story: Malachy McCann · Portadown · Garvaghy Road · Craigavon Magistrates' Court · Michelle Griffin · Drumcree
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