A Port St Mary man has been put on probation for 12 months for disorderly behaviour on licensed premises and resisting arrest.

Andrew Thomas Georgeson previously admitted the first offence but had denied the second one.

However, at the pre-trial review stage he changed his not guilty plea to guilty.

High Bailiff Jayne Hughes also banned Georgeson from entering licensed premises, and buying or being sold alcohol for three months.

The offences were committed at the Courthouse bar in Athol Street in Douglas on June 27.

Defence advocate Sara-Jayne Dodge asked the court to follow the recommendation of a probation report, for a probation order as the most suitable sentence.

Ms Dodge said that her client had saved the court time and cost by changing his not guilty plea at the pre-trial review stage.

’On the night in question, Mr Georgeson was out with friends and it was close to closing time,’ said the advocate.

’He accepts he should have left immediately upon being asked.

’Mr Georgeson does have previous convictions but is not heavily convicted.’

Ms Dodge said that her client had issues due to a medical condition but now had a card which could be shown in difficult situations.

She continued: ’He has not been in a pub drinking since the incident. He says he needs to address his misuse of alcohol first. He would be at risk of losing his house if he went into custody.’

The probation report assessed Georgeson, who lives at Seafield Avenue, as a low risk of harm to others, and a low to medium risk of reoffending.

High Bailiff Mrs Hughes also ordered the 48-year-old to pay £300 prosecution costs, due to the case reaching the pre-trial review stage.

He will pay the costs at a rate of £10 per week deducted from benefits.