County Derry man admits assaulting father and damaging electronic tag
A County Derry man who admitted assaulting his father has been sentenced at Derry Magistrate's Court.
Stephen McGlinchey (30) of Lisnablagh Road, Coleraine admitted assaulting his father on October 30, 2025 and criminal damage to a electronic tag on the same date.
Police were called to the address of the complainant, who said he had been assaulted by his son.
They observed injuries to the man, who told them an argument had ensued and McGlinchey had assaulted him and kicked him to the head.
When the defendant was arrested it was found that an electronic tag he was wearing had been damaged when he tried to cut it off.
Defence counsel Sean Doherty said his client 'deeply regrets' his actions.
He said he had spent time in custody.
Deputy District Judge John Rea said that the 'circumstances are disturbing' and added that the custody threshold had been crossed.
McGlinchey was sentenced to six months in custody, suspended for two years and ordered to pay £300 in compensation.