AIDS threat from drunk man who tried to bite police

Douglas man Christopher Mcevoy appeared in court yesterday charged with being drunk and incapable and damaging a police cell.

 

The court heard he'd been drinking at a friend's house in Onchan and was arrested when she rang police at 7.40am on Wednesday, saying he'd left her house carrying a knife.

 

Police found Mcevoy on Meadow Close, as he sat waiting for a taxi in the rain, but found no knife.

 

When he was taken to Police Headquarters he became abusive and struggled with officers - trying to bite them and saying he had AIDS.

 

When placed in custody he used a cup to flood his cell causing £65 worth of damage.

 

The 50-year-old admitted both offences and was fined a total of £250 - he was also ordered to pay £247.50 in costs and compensation.

 

Magistrates told him: "Your behaviour at police headquarters was deplorable. For a man of your age, it was pathetic."