Man banned from the Island after resisting arrest

Monday, 4 March 2024 08:40

A man has been banned from returning to the Isle of Man after admitting being drunk and disorderly and resisting arrest.

David Williams, of Abercarn Close in Cheetham in Manchester pleaded guilty to both offences before magistrates and Douglas Courthouse.

The 40-year-old was shouting and swearing on Queen's Pier Road in Ramsey on February 27.

When police arrived he shouted abuse at them and ran off - officers caught him had to use incapacitant spray to arrest him during a struggle.

Williams was handed a 12-month conditional discharge and magistrates banned him from the Island for five years.

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