THE organiser of a fund-raising event in Prestwick for a cancer charity ended up being arrested after he was refused more drink and was barred from the premises.

Samuel Donagher was arrested after the incident at an event in the Carlton Hotel.

Donagher, 31, who is listed online as the owner of a ‘hoof trimming’ business, was sentenced at Ayr Sheriff Court last week after admitting his part in a row at the hotel on April 9 last year.

He had previously pleaded guilty to resisting, obstructing or hindering three police officers by tensing his arms, throwing his body around, and pulling in an attempt to evade arrest.

Donagher had also admitted a second charge of threatening or abusive behaviour by shouting, swearing and challenging police to fight.

The procurator fiscal depute told Sheriff Siobhan Connelly: “The locus in respect of the charge was the Carlton Hotel. 

"The accused was attending the event and had a room booked. At 1am he was informed he was not welcome in the hotel, due to his intoxicated condition.

"Police arrived, but there was no trace of the accused. At 4am he returned, and police were contacted. He was told he was not welcome.

"He became abusive to police and challenged them to fight while shouting and swearing. He was warned, but refused to desist.

"Police took him to the vehicle and he tightened his arms while throwing his body, attempting to resist police.

"He was taken to Saltcoats police office, cautioned, charged and made no reply.”  

Defence solicitor Steven Maxwell said: "He was an organiser for a cancer charity fundraiser. He and others were staying at the residence.

"The event was told there was no more drink. They made a negative response and left the hotel.

“They went out and enjoyed the evening and came back. He believed they would be welcomed back, for his sins.”

Mr Maxwell said his client had no other cases pending and asked that a financial penalty be imposed.

Sheriff Connelly said: "This is clearly not an appropriate way to behave.

"I take account of the fact that it is your first offence, the circumstances, and the fact you pleaded guilty at an early stage." 

Donagher, of Bradirran, Kirtlebridge, Lockerbie, was fined £300 - reduced from £400 due to his early plea.

He was also ordered to make a £20 payment to the Scottish Government’s victim surcharge fund.