A 32-year-old Douglas man has been given a two-year conditional discharge after admitting being drunk and disorderly.

James Lee Moore was physically restrained by door staff outside the 1886 bar then repeatedly swore at police when they arrived.

Prosecuting advocate Roger Kane told the court that Moore was outside the Regent Street pub on December 27 at 2.30am when he was involved in an altercation with a group of females.

Door staff asked him to leave the area but he ended up being restrained until police arrived.

Moore, who lives in Cherry Walk, was said to have glazed eyes, slurred speech, and was smelling of alcohol.

He refused to give police his name and repeatedly swore at them which resulted in him being arrested.

Moore continued to be unco-operative and was taken to police headquarters.

Defence advocate Winston Taylor said: ’Mr Moore had been out drinking and unfortunately has little recollection. His only recollection is being at the club outside, the rest is hazy but he accepts the facts as outlined.’

The court heard that Moore has no previous convictions.

High Bailiff Jayne Hughes told him: ’Had you simply left the area, the incident probably would have gone no further. I think it was the alcohol talking rather than anything else.’

Moore was also ordered to pay £125 prosecution costs by February 4.