Man sentenced for disorderly behaviour at Derry's Altnagelvin Hospital

Aiden McKay (27) of Josephine Avenue in Limavady was charged in connection with an incident that occurred on October 17 last year.

During the sentencing hearing before the Magistrate’s Court in Derry on Thursday, the court was told police had initially been contacted by McKay's mother, who reported that he was 'running around the street' and 'off his head'.

He also came to the attention of police in connection with an unrelated matter.

While at the hospital McKay was verbally disorderly using profanities despite being warned about his behaviour.

Defence solicitor Keith Kyle said that McKay has difficulties with drugs but added that the offence was simply a verbal disorderly.

He also said that McKay had no record at the time and had pleaded guilty.

He was sentenced to three months in custody, suspended for 12 months.