A man who posted a Facebook suggestion about "wrecking" Alliance Party offices has been given 100 hours' community service.
Robert Horner issued obscene comments online following the decision to restrict flying of the Union Flag at Belfast City Hall. The 21-year-old, of Carnhill Place, Carrickfergus, Co Antrim, claimed he acted in a moment of anger.
Horner admitted a charge of improper use of public electronic communications.
His comments were made on December 3 last year – hours after councillors in Belfast voted on the controversial flag issue.
The decision to only fly the Union Flag on designated days led to widespread loyalist protests and threats and violence directed at Alliance representatives.
Belfast Magistrates' Court heard how a co-accused first posted comments on the party's Facebook page.
It stated: "Sell-out b*******, don't be calling at my door telling me your s***** party policies as you will get the door slammed shut." Horner then responded to that expletive-ridden outburst with his own suggestion. A prosecution lawyer said he posted: "Should wreck their office in Carrick, the scummy c****."
Deputy District Judge Bonita Boyd accepted a recommendation that he should carry out community service.
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