Man who struck woman in face with 'full force' jailed at Derry court
A man has been jailed at Derry Magistrate's Court today for two assaults on the same woman in one of them he was observed striking her in the face 'full force'.
Christian Barclay (33) of no fixed abode admitted two assaults on July 14 this year, and one charge of criminal damage to a glass door valued at £400.
The court heard that Barclay was observed striking the woman across the face.
On the same day, Barclay was observed at an assisted living accommodation shouting at the same woman and then kicking her.
He then kicked and smashed a glass door in the building causing £400 damage £400.
When interviewed, Barclay claimed to have no memory.
Defence counsel Brendan Kearney said it was accepted the custody threshold had been passed.
He said Barclay deserved credit for his guilty plea.
District Judge Ted Magill said tge defendant had 117 previous convictions and this had been 'appalling behaviour'.
Barclay was sentenced to six months in prison and ordered him to pay £400 compensation. A Restraining Order preventing him from any contact with the injured party for two years was also imposed.