A DRUNKEN argument that broke out between a couple on a residential street landed an off-shore fisherman in hot water.
The argument between Christopher Clinton Bycroft, 35, of Council Houses, Foston-on-the-Wolds and his girlfriend was so loud it caught the attention of residents along Fairfield Road, in Bridlington at around 8.30pm on December 20.
Bycroft pleaded guilty to using threatening words or behaviour to cause harassment, alarm or distress when he appeared before magistrates in Bridlington last Wednesday (January 4).
He also pleaded guilty to possessing a controlled drug of class B, cannabis at the time.
Prosecutor Victoria Mills told the court that Bycroft, who was already on a four month prison sentence suspended for two years, was heard shouting outside houses causing residents to look outside.
“He was shouting and swearing at them, making threats. The police were called and the defendant left the street but was found nearby and arrested,” Mrs Mills said.
When searched at the police station Bycroft was found to have some cannabis in his pocket.
In mitigation Dave Robson said: “He accepts he was in a very loud and volatile argument with his partner at the time. He was in drink.
“It was right that people were looking because it was very loud and he apologises for his behaviour.
“He does accept that he shouted at the neighbours and it’s right to say that on arrest the police found cannabis in his pocket. He uses it recreationally.”
Magistrates decided not to activate the suspended sentence but instead gave Bycroft a 12 month conditional discharge for each offence.
The cannabis was also ordered to be destroyed and Bycroft was ordered to pay £85 court costs.