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Paddy Leonard, 21 Jul
A man has been jailed at Derry Magistrate's Court today for sexually
assaulting a female police officer.
Eamonn Graham (31) of Duncreggan Road in Derry admitted a series of
charges including the sexual assault on the police officer on May 21
this year.
The court heard that police were called to a report of a man 'making a
nuisance of himself' in Clooney Terrace and Graham was pointed out to
them.
He was clearly intoxicated and was arrested for breaching his bail.
While in the police vehicle he started complimenting a female officer
before placing his hand on her knee then moved it towards her groin.
The court heard that the officer was left 'anxious and tense' after the
incident.
Graham was said to have told the officer 'it was only your leg.'
The court also heard about an incident on October 29 last year when
Graham stole items from Poundland and when arrested urinated in a
police vehicle.
On April 28 the court heard that police were called to a report of
disorderly man in Waterloo Place.
Graham was seen on CCTV trying to strike another man and members of the
public could be seen moving away from the defendant.
A further offence on May 12 was outlined to the court when Graham stole
a pack of cider from Tescos.
Defence counsel Michael Donaghey said the court had no option but to
impose a custodial sentence.
He said his client 'knows what is coming' and these were serious
matters.
Graham was sentenced to a total of 9 months in custody and was ordered
to sign the Sex Offender's Register for 7 years.