Post by acnedriver on Mar 21, 2023 7:16:58 GMT
A passenger who attacked a taxi driver in Belfast has been given 18 months probation.
Thomas Glassey was also ordered to carry out 80 hours community service and pay for damage he caused to the victim’s car.
A judge warned the 39-year-old that he faces imprisonment for any failure to comply with the sentence.
Glassey, of Cliftonville Road in the city, admitted common assault, criminal damage, and assault on a police designated person.
Belfast Magistrates’ Court heard he became increasingly aggressive during a cab ride at an undisclosed location on September 23 last year.
A Crown lawyer said Glassey called the taxi driver a “c***” and began to flail his arms around.
When the car stopped he got out and kicked the vehicle, causing £200 worth of damage as the driver tried to restrain him.
“He kicked, punched and spat at the injured party during the struggle, resulting in an injury to his knee,” the prosecutor added.
src Belfast Telegraph
Thomas Glassey was also ordered to carry out 80 hours community service and pay for damage he caused to the victim’s car.
A judge warned the 39-year-old that he faces imprisonment for any failure to comply with the sentence.
Glassey, of Cliftonville Road in the city, admitted common assault, criminal damage, and assault on a police designated person.
Belfast Magistrates’ Court heard he became increasingly aggressive during a cab ride at an undisclosed location on September 23 last year.
A Crown lawyer said Glassey called the taxi driver a “c***” and began to flail his arms around.
When the car stopped he got out and kicked the vehicle, causing £200 worth of damage as the driver tried to restrain him.
“He kicked, punched and spat at the injured party during the struggle, resulting in an injury to his knee,” the prosecutor added.
src Belfast Telegraph