Paddy Leonard, 21 Jul
Derry Magistrate's Court heard today how an altercation between
neighbours resulted in a man being jailed.
Eamonn Barratt (44) of Clon Elagh in Derry admitted a series of
offences that occurred on October 13 last year.
The court heard that police were called to an ongoing altercation at an
address and were told that the male injured party had been drinking
with the defendant and had fallen asleep.
When he woke an altercation ensued with the defendant accusing him of
stealing his phone.
Barratt followed the injured party back to his own address and an
incident took place involving the mother of the man.
She was pushed by Barratt and almost fell.
Following thus Barratt sent a series of messages threatening to kill
the injured party and saying he would 'get the boys involved'.
When interviewed Barratt said he wasn't serious when he made the
threats. Defence counsel Eoghan Devlin said this was a dispute among
people who had been friends.
Barratt was jailed for 6 months and had a three year restraining order
imposed.