A man who was drunk and disorderly and made racist remarks to a member of staff at Noble’s Hospital has been fined £500.

Christopher McEvoy, of James Street, Douglas, admitted the offence and was also fined another £100 for being drunk and incapable in a separate incident.

Magistrates also banned the 56-year-old from entering licensed premises and purchasing or being sold alcohol for 12 months.

Prosecuting advocate Roger Kane told the court that police attended McEvoy’s home on December 12 after he had made threats to harm himself.

He was also dealt with by the crisis referral team and deemed not to be a risk.

However, later that same night police received another call from McEvoy making similar threats and police found him slumped against a wall at The Tongue on Douglas harbour.

He was taken to the accident and emergency department at the hospital but then started requesting medication to deal with alcohol withdrawal.

When his request was declined McEvoy was said to have become aggressive, swearing and shouting racist abuse, saying the doctor was from a foreign country.

Warning

The court heard that a three-year-old child was present in the area at the time.

But after being warned about his behaviour McEvoy said: ’I don’t care about the kiddie next door.’

The second offence took place on December 28 when police received another call from McEvoy threatening to harm himself.

This time he was found at Marine Drive and was said to be slurring his words and had glazed eyes.

He was subsequently arrested after concerns for his safety.

Defence advocate Paul Glover said that his client had a long history of alcohol and mental health problems and he was being assisted by Motiv8 and mental health services.

’He is incredibly remorseful and apologetic to police, medical professionals, and anyone within earshot of his language.

’He meant no offence,’ said the advocate.

Magistrates chair Carol Maddrell pointed out that McEvoy was already under a licensing ban at the time of the incidents. Mr Glover said his client had a home brewing kit which he had now got rid of.

Magistrates also ordered McEvoy to pay £175 prosecution costs.

McEvoy will pay the fine and costs at a rate of £10 per week, deducted from benefits.