A man has appeared in court after touching a woman’s breast and punching a pub landlord in Ramsey.

Noel Patrick Richards had to be restrained by police with Pava spray after the incident at the Mitre pub, which spilled outside.

The 23-year-old admitted indecent assault, disorderly behaviour on licensed premises, resisting arrest, property damage, and two counts of common assault.

He will be sentenced on February 15 after a probation report has been prepared.

Prosecuting advocate Roger Kane told the court that Richards was at the Mitre in Parliament Street on December 2 at 9.40pm.

He was said to have bought a round of drinks and sat at a table where two men and a woman were sitting.

They had not made arrangements to meet.

Richards, who lives at Bircham Avenue Close, Ramsey, initially put his arm behind the woman as he passed over a shot but then put his hand on her back.

She drank a shot and Richards was said to have then put his hand on her breast for around three seconds, with her attempting to move away.

After the incident she was said to be in tears and Richards walked away.

The landlord saw him go into the toilets and then heard a banging noise so he followed him.

He told Richards that he would not serve him any more drinks and Richards then went to a smoking area and was said to have started urinating there.

The landlord told him to leave the pub but Richards then sat back down by the woman and put his arm around her.

She pushed him away and the landlord tried to escort him to the exit.

However, Richards then became aggressive, demanding more drinks and put his hand around the landlord’s neck.

A struggle ensued with other customers running to help as Richards was pinned on the ground but tried to punch the landlord.

He then left but as he went he punched the glass of an internal door though it didn’t smash.

However, once outside, Richards punched the window of the Captain’s bar, causing it to smash.

Customers tried to calm him down but he then slapped the woman who he had grabbed earlier.

Richards then headbutted and punched the landlord before being pulled away.

Police arrived and he ran off, but was stopped on Parliament Street and handcuffed.

Despite this, Richards continued to struggle and was subsequently restrained using Pava spray.

He was interviewed the following day and told police he had no memory of the assaults or causing damage.

Mr Kane submitted that the case was suitable for summary court sentencing.

Defence advocate James Peterson asked for a probation report to be prepared before sentencing.

Bail was granted in the sum of £500 with conditions to live at his home address, not enter the Mitre pub, not to contact witnesses, and not to buy alcohol.