Man spat in A&E nurse's face

Thursday, 22 February 2024 07:25

A Castletown man who spat at a nurse in A&E has been ordered to carry out unpaid work.

Brendan Creer of Y Vaarney Yiarg appeared before Deputy High Bailiff Rachael Braidwood at Douglas Courthouse for sentencing.

The 20-year-old admitted assault after spitting in a nurse's face at Noble's hospital on December 21 last year.

The court heard he was drunk and being treated for a head injury at the time.

He was ordered to do 120 hours community service and has been put on probation supervision for 12 months, as well as paying £250 compensation and £125 costs.

More from Isle of Man News

Weather warning for storm Dave this weekend

Ronaldsway Met office has issued a yellow weather warning for severe gales as storm Dave will hit the Island.
Roads to close for music festival this weekend

Roads in Ramsey will be closed for a day this weekend for a Manx music and dance festival.
How long do mental health patients stay in Manannan Court?

How long do patients generally spend in the mental health ward during a crisis?
Could you take over this former restaurant?

A former restaurant in the Villa Marina Arcade is up for rent.
Framework of new Sea Services Agreement ready, says minister

The infrastructure minister says the basic framework of the new Sea Services Agreement with the Steam Packet has been agreed.
Attorney General says he's stepping down

The Island's attorney general has announced he'll be retiring later this year.
Road closures in two towns for running event this week

Roads in two towns will close for a running event this week.
Six weekend ferry crossings could face disruption

A series of sailings this weekend could be at risk of cancellation.