Brisbane man sorry for drunken church trashing

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

A MAN has publicly apologised for causing more than $58,000 damage to a Brisbane church during a drunken spree.

The Brisbane District Court was today told Brisbane store worker Patrick Colin Thompson, 25, got heavily drunk and trashed the Pilgrim Congregational Church in Bardon on June 24 last year.

He pleaded guilty today to one count each of common assault, break and enter to commit wilful damage, serious assault and assaulting a police officer.

The court was told Thompson had caught a taxi from outside Brisbane's Treasury Casino early that morning after an all-night drinking session.

When he arrived in Bardon he became embroiled in an argument over the fare with the driver, whom he punched in the back of the head before leaving the cab.

Thompson then broke into the nearby church and destroyed its interior.

Police found him later that morning, fast asleep among the damage, estimated to be worth $58,158.

The damage included a smashed stained glass window which had been donated by a parishioner in memory of her husband.

The court was told Thompson lashed out at police when they tried to wake him, punching one and kicking another.

He also tried to punch the police dog, which bit him.

Thompson later told police he didn't remember any of the night's events, and that he was truly sorry.

The court was today told he had since undertaken extensive alcohol abuse therapy, and that he had expressed an interest in helping the church.

Judge Tony Rafter sentenced Thompson to 18 months jail but ordered he be released immediately on parole.

He was also ordered to repay $58,158 to the church.

Man sorry for drunk church trashing]

[Nagishkaw 510]

What a tard.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Those Aussies sure can't hold their liquor.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Nothing is sacred.

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

What is wrong with that country?

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

At least the guy got bitten by the dog.

Hope he doesn't get rabies.

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

Yeah he would end up coming to the US for treatment. We don't need that.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Nah he'd trash the church again - but this time they'd have to put him down for good!

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

With what? They got those crazy commie gun control laws down under... they're not free like we are here in the States.

[Pinocchio Liberal 268]

You guys havin a threesome? Doin the cyber stroke

[LoriLawless 0]

I love this place.