Defendant ‘doesn’t remember much’ after funeral, court told

A Newry man who had taken "far too much drink" after a funeral and became disorderly has been fined.

Raymond Charles Patrick Poucher, 29, of Parkhead Crescent, admitted charges of disorderly behaviour and indecen behaviour at Newry Magistrates' Court.

The court heard how, on Tuesday, April 1, police were on mobile patrol in Newry when they were flagged down by a member of the public, who advised that there was an intoxicated male lying at the side of Edward Street.

Police attended the area and located the Poucher, who had his penis out attempting to urinate.

They stopped and spoke to the male to provide assistance and to ask him to cover up as he was in a public place with members of the public in the area.

Poucher instantly became hostile towards police and started to shout "f*** off" and became verbally abusive towards the officers in an aggressive manner.

As the male's behaviour was disorderly in a public place, police had to intervene to warn the male about his behaviour on numerous occasions. However, after multiple warnings about his behaviour, Poucher continued to be aggressive and disorderly.

As a result and he was arrested for disorderly behaviour and indecent behaviour.

After his arrest Poucher continued to be aggressive towards police and was conveyed to Banbridge custody suite.

A defending solicitor said that Poucher "apologises for his behaviour".

He added: "He had been attending a funeral and doesn't remember much after that.

"He had taken too much drink and apologises for that."

He was fined £250 for disorderly behaviour and given an absolute discharge for the charge of indecent behaviour.