Man fined after he admits sex on Derry's Walls

Officers saw the defendant and a woman on the city's walls earlier this month

A man who admitted to having sex and being in possession of drugs on Londonderry's historic walls has been fined £500.

Edward Jonathan James Elliott, 28, with an address at Ravensdale Street in Belfast, admitted to a charge of indecent behaviour in a public place on 1 February.

He also pleaded guilty to four charges of possession of controlled drugs.

The court heard officers saw the defendant and a female on the walls and noticed a strong smell of cannabis.

A subsequent search by police uncovered cannabis and prescription drugs.

During police interview the defendant made full admissions to the charge of indecent behaviour in a public place.

A defence solicitor said that Derry's Walls had seen some historic events over the years, but did not think this would rank as one of them.

He said that Elliott had believed he was in "a discreet place" and regretted his actions.

Update 05 March 24: This story has been amended following a clarification by the Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunal Service.