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Derry Magistrates' Court
A man who began shouting and swearing during his court appearance has been found in contempt of court and sentenced to an immediate 28 days in custody.
Michael Connors (29) of no fixed abode was appearing at Derry Magistrates' Court charged with sexual assault following an incident that occurred on March 12.
Police initially received a call from a support worker in a local hostel that she had been assaulted by Connors as she tried to wake him up.
She reported that Connors had allegedly grabbed her by the upper thigh before moving his hand further up, an incident that was said by police to be caught on CCTV.
While the facts of the case were being read out, Connors claimed that there was no CCTV footage and began shouting and swearing.
District Judge Barney McElhom offered him the chance to apologise but Connors refused. As a result, he was charged with contempt of court and given a 28 day prison sentence.
The judge added that the defendant would not be getting bail in the circumstances.
Bail for a previous offence was also revoked and he will appear again on April 10.
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