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Derry Court
A man who had 'major distrust' of social services has received a suspended sentence for harassment of social worker.
Vernon Kee (54) of Actamullan Road in Castlederg had been convicted of harassment on dates between April 9 and April 24 last year.
The court heard that over that period of time Kee sent messages to a social worker including 'i have done my research I know where you live' and 'I'll get you done'.
When interviewed Kee admitted speaking to the injured party but denied threats.
A defence barrister said that Kee had not accepted his guilt in a pre-sentence report and displayed a mistrust of Social Services.
He said that the defendant had made a statement against a social worker.
The barrister said that the defendant was intending to return to Donegal in the near future and would have no further contact with Social Services.
District Judge Conor Heaney said he was satisfied of the guilt of the accused and added it was 'considerable cause of concern' Kee's attitude towards Social Services.
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Kee was given a three month suspended sentence for a period of two years and ordered to pay compensation of £250 to his victim.
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